Red Cliff
2008, Chinese. Directed by John Woo.
The future will be decided.
In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- R
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Red Cliff is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 10 July 2008
- Original title
- 赤壁
- Country
- China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan
- Written by
- John Woo, Kuo Cheng, Sheng Heyu
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $250M
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What Red Cliff is based on
Red Cliff is based on The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1350) by Luo Guanzhong.
1350
The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
By Luo Guanzhong
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Red Cliff: quick answers
Is Red Cliff worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 927 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Red Cliff?
Red Cliff runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Red Cliff have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Red Cliff. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Red Cliff parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Red Cliff is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Red Cliff on?
Red Cliff is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Red Cliff?
If you liked Red Cliff, try Red Cliff II, House of Flying Daggers, Shaolin.
Who directed Red Cliff?
Red Cliff (2008) was directed by John Woo and stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi.
What is Red Cliff based on?
Red Cliff is based on The Romance of the Three Kingdoms (1350) by Luo Guanzhong.