Red Cliff (2008)

Kernel Score: 79% · 874 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Adventure, Drama, History, Action, War

Released: 2008-07-10

Runtime: 145 minutes

Where to watch Red Cliff

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

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.

Red Cliff parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this R-rated historical war epic features large-scale battle violence with swords and fire during an ancient Chinese conflict.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — Depicts a massive ancient military campaign with battle sequences, flaming arrows, and wartime casualties, per its R rating and war genre.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Red Cliff FAQ

Is Red Cliff good?

Red Cliff has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 874 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Red Cliff?

In the US you can stream Red Cliff on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Red Cliff OK for kids?

Red Cliff is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated historical war epic features large-scale battle violence with swords and fire during an ancient Chinese conflict.