The Battle at Lake Changjin
Directed by Chen Kaige & Tsui Hark & Dante Lam Chiu-yin · 2021 ·
Is The Battle at Lake Changjin worth watching?
Probably not. The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (55%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as 长津湖 La batalla del lago Changjin La Bataille du lac Changjin A Batalha do Lago Changjin 장진호 長津湖 ยุทธการยึดสมรภูมิเดือด ภาค 1 Trận Chiến Hồ Trường Tân
🏆 2 award wins — Won Best Picture, Golden Rooster Awards 2022
Bona Film Group Where to watch
- Prime Video
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Where to watch The Battle at Lake Changjin by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (55/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
- Celluloid Score 58% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is The Battle at Lake Changjin worth watching?
Probably not — The Battle at Lake Changjin earns a 58% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Western critics split on its propaganda framing, but China's 5.7-billion-yuan titan became a defining cultural event — a war epic built for national memory as much as international awards.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (85%) responded more warmly than critics (55%).
What is The Battle at Lake Changjin about?
During the Korean War, Chinese People's Volunteer Army soldiers endure brutal winter conditions at Lake Changjin as Wu Qianli and his teenage brother Wu Wanli fight a desperate campaign against American forces at Chosin Reservoir.
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Critic Reviews
The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) Review: Scale Over Nuance
★★★½☆
The Battle at Lake Changjin is China's three-hour Korean War epic, a formidable winter combat film whose patriotic framing leaves little room for nuance.
Mostly yes. Its frozen battle scenes are among the most formidable in recent war cinema, but expect three hours of openly one-sided patriotic storytelling.
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The Battle at Lake Changjin: frequently asked questions
Is The Battle at Lake Changjin worth watching?
Probably not. The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021) has a Celluloid Score of 58%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch The Battle at Lake Changjin?
In the United States, The Battle at Lake Changjin streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video or buy it from Amazon Video. Elsewhere: Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is The Battle at Lake Changjin?
The Battle at Lake Changjin runs 2 hours 56 minutes (176 minutes).
What is The Battle at Lake Changjin rated?
The Battle at Lake Changjin is rated NC16 in Singapore. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in The Battle at Lake Changjin?
The Battle at Lake Changjin is directed by Chen Kaige & Tsui Hark & Dante Lam Chiu-yin and stars Wu Jing, Jackson Yee, Duan Yihong, Zhu Yawen.
What is the Metascore for The Battle at Lake Changjin?
Metacritic's Metascore for The Battle at Lake Changjin is 50 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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