Full River Red (2023)
Chinese · Mystery / Comedy · 157 min
★ 6.0 Few ratings 186 ratings
Released 22 Jan 2023
Page updated 1 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 6.0 from 186 ratings on TMDB
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Full River Red is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
What the audience says
Full River Red is an average Chinese film; it passes the time without demanding more of you. It carries a 6.0/10 on TMDB across 186 ratings — squarely mid-table.
Should you spend 2h 37m on it?
2h 37m of Chinese mystery, leaning comedy. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- At 6.0/10 from 185 ratings, audiences are split; the genre fit matters more than the score here.
- Skip if
- being kept in the dark frustrates you
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
During China's Song Dynasty, a mysterious murder occurs at Chancellor Quin Hui's palace after meeting delegates from the neighboring Jin Dynasty. The members become embroiled not just in a murder mystery, but a larger conspiracy concerning the fate of the empire.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 37m — long |
| Genre | Mystery / Comedy |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast

Shen Teng
Zhang Da

Jackson Yee
Sun Jun

Zhang Yi
He Li

Lei Jiayin
Qin Hui

Yue Yunpeng
Wu Yichun

Pan Binlong
Ding Sanwang
Where to watch in Malaysia
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV Store
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Full River Red worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 6.0/10 on audience ratings. 2h 37m of Chinese mystery, leaning comedy. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
Where can I watch Full River Red?
You can stream Full River Red in Malaysia on Netflix.
When is Full River Red coming to streaming?
Full River Red is already streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
What language is Full River Red in?
Full River Red is a Chinese film (Mystery / Comedy).
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