Full River Red (2023)
Full River Red is streaming in Singapore on Netflix.
The verdict
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 185 ratings — squarely mid-table. At 157 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Singapore you can stream it on Netflix.
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 |
| Watch with family? | NC16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Mystery / Comedy |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Zhang Yimou
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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