Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

Name: Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Released: 2010-09-18
Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cast: Andy Lau Tak-wah, Li Bingbing, Deng Chao, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carina Lau

2010, Chinese. Directed by Tsui Hark.

The Fate of an Empire Is in His Hands.

When the future empress Wu Zetian's two courtiers die in a mysterious fire, she gets Di Renjie, a former detective and rebel, released from prison to solve the mystery of the fire.

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Runtime: 2h 3m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: Chinese
Rated: PG-13

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.6/10 from 454 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Shout! Factory in India.

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Released: 18 September 2010
Original title: 狄仁傑之通天帝國
Country: China, Hong Kong
Written by: Chen Kuofu, Zhang Jialu
Budget: $13M
Box office: $52M

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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame: quick answers

What comes after Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?

Next in the series: Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013) and Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings (2018).

Is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 454 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).

Does Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame on?

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?

If you liked Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, try Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings, House of Flying Daggers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny.

Who directed Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2010) was directed by Tsui Hark and stars Andy Lau Tak-wah, Li Bingbing, Deng Chao.