What is the Metascore for Red Cliff?

Red Cliff has a Metascore of 70 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Red Cliff?

Red Cliff is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Red Cliff streaming in?

Red Cliff streams on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia; Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; Prime Video in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Action History

Red Cliff

Item: Red Cliff
Rating: 4
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by John Woo · 2008 · Last reviewed August 26, 2026

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Answer Summary

Red Cliff (2008) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

78%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

86% Audience snapshot · excluded

70 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9

7.3 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 28m
Cast: Tony Leung , Takeshi Kaneshiro , Zhang Fengyi
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: China
Language: Mandarin

🏆 4 award wins — Won Best Supporting Actor, Golden Horse Awards 2008

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Official theatrical poster for Red Cliff (2008)

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Where to watch

Prime Video

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Where to watch Red Cliff by country

Country	Streaming on
Malaysia	Lionsgate Play
South Korea	Netflix, Wavve, TVING
United States	Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (86%).
Metascore is generally favorable (70/100).
Celluloid Score 78% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded action, history pick

Not ideal for

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Is Red Cliff worth watching?

Yes — Red Cliff earns a 78% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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Critic Reviews

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Red Cliff (2008) Review: A Chinese Classic

★★★★☆ 4/5

John Woo's Red Cliff (2008) endures as a defining action landmark from China, with scores that still shape how audiences discover cinema from the region.

Essential viewing — a certified classic.

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