Red Cliff (2008)
Red Cliff is streaming in Malaysia on Lionsgate Play.
The verdict
Red Cliff is a dependable Chinese film — it does what it sets out to do. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 911 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 145-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Malaysia you can stream it on Lionsgate Play.
Should you spend 2h 25m on it?
2h 25m of Chinese adventure with a drama streak. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 911 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- sprawling quest structure isn't what you're after
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 25m |
| Genre | Adventure / Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Woo
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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