The Eight Hundred (2020)
Kernel Score: 76% · 318 ratings
Genres: War, History, Drama, Action
Released: 2020-08-14
Runtime: 147 minutes
Where to watch The Eight Hundred
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Fawesome, Rakuten Viki, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi, Amazon MX Player
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In 1937, eight hundred Chinese soldiers fight under siege from a warehouse in the middle of the Shanghai battlefield, completely surrounded by the Japanese army.
The Eight Hundred parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Eight Hundred is a war drama depicting Chinese soldiers under siege during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — A war film centered on a military siege, implying intense combat violence throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Guan Hu
Cast
- Wang Qianyuan as Yang Guai
- Zhang Yi as Old Abacus
- Huang Zhizhong as Lao Hulu
- Jiang Wu as Lao Tie
- Ou Hao as Duan Wu
- Du Chun as Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jinyuan
- Vision Wei as Zhu Shengzhong
- Tang Yixin as Yang Huimin
- Li Jiuxiao as Dao Zi
- Jerry Lee as Qi Jiaming
The Eight Hundred FAQ
Is The Eight Hundred good?
The Eight Hundred has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 318 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Eight Hundred?
In the US you can stream The Eight Hundred on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Rakuten Viki, Prime Video (free with ads), Tubi and Amazon MX Player and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Eight Hundred OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Eight Hundred is a war drama depicting Chinese soldiers under siege during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
What movies are like The Eight Hundred?
If you liked The Eight Hundred, try City of Life and Death, Ip Man, Throne of Blood and Ran.