# Red Cliff (2008) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/red-cliff-2008/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Editorial Rating | 90/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 86% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 70/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | John Woo |
| Genres | Action, History |
| Runtime | 148 min |
| Major awards | 4 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Red Cliff (2008) earns a 78% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Accolades

- Won Best Supporting Actor — Golden Horse Awards 2008
- Won Best Visual Effects — Golden Horse Awards 2008
- Won Best Art Direction — Golden Horse Awards 2008
- Won Best Makeup & Costume Design — Golden Horse Awards 2008

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
South Korea: Netflix, Wavve, TVING
Malaysia: Lionsgate Play

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Red Cliff worth watching?**
Red Cliff holds a 78% 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?**
78% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (90/100), Metascore (70/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (7.3/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**What awards did Red Cliff win?**
Red Cliff won Best Supporting Actor (Golden Horse Awards 2008), Best Visual Effects (Golden Horse Awards 2008), Best Art Direction (Golden Horse Awards 2008), Best Makeup & Costume Design (Golden Horse Awards 2008).

**Where can I watch Red Cliff?**
Red Cliff is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Netflix, Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Lionsgate Play in Malaysia. Availability varies by region.

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