# Red Cliff (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/red-cliff-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 86% |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | John Woo |
| Genres | Action, History |
| Runtime | 148 min |

## Quick answer

Red Cliff (2008) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. John Woo's return to Chinese historical epic filmmaking delivers scale, strategy, and operatic combat. Metascore 70/100. Directed by John Woo.

## Critics consensus

John Woo's return to Chinese historical epic filmmaking delivers scale, strategy, and operatic combat.

## Synopsis

Allied warlords unite against a ruthless prime minister in a massive naval battle that decides the fate of the Han dynasty.

## Cast

Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Red Cliff worth watching?**
Red Cliff holds a 79% Celluloid Score. John Woo's return to Chinese historical epic filmmaking delivers scale, strategy, and operatic combat.

**What is Red Cliff about?**
Allied warlords unite against a ruthless prime minister in a massive naval battle that decides the fate of the Han dynasty.

**Who directed Red Cliff?**
Red Cliff (2008) was directed by John Woo.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Red Cliff?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 86%, Metascore 70/100, Letterboxd 3.9/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch Red Cliff?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Red Cliff page for current options.

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