Operation Red Sea (2018)
Kernel Score: 83% · 428 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Action, Thriller, War, Adventure
Released: 2018-02-16
Runtime: 138 minutes
Where to watch Operation Red Sea
- Stream: Prime Video, Hi-YAH
- Free with ads: Fawesome, VIX , Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Xumo Play
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.
Operation Red Sea parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Operation Red Sea is an R-rated Chinese war film with intense, non-stop military combat.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — The film depicts nearly non-stop warfare, including a hostage rescue, tank battles, and terrorist combat, matching its R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Zhang Yi as Yang Rui
- Johnny Huang as Gu Shun
- Hai Qing as Xia Nan
- Du Jiang as Xu Hong
- Zhang Hanyu as Gao Yun
- Jiang Luxia as Tong Li
- Yutian Wang as Zhang 'Rocky' Tiande
- Yin Fang as Li Dong
- Henry Prince Mak as Zhuang Yu
- Guo Jiahao as Lu Chen
Operation Red Sea FAQ
Is Operation Red Sea good?
Operation Red Sea has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 428 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Operation Red Sea?
In the US you can stream Operation Red Sea on Prime Video and Hi-YAH, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, VIX , Plex, Prime Video (free with ads) and Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Operation Red Sea OK for kids?
Operation Red Sea is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Operation Red Sea is an R-rated Chinese war film with intense, non-stop military combat.
What movies are like Operation Red Sea?
If you liked Operation Red Sea, try Operation Mekong, Т-34, Greyhound and Escape from Sobibor.