

Red Corner
“Severity for those who resist.”
An American attorney on business in China, ends up wrongfully on trial for murder and his only key to innocence is a female defense lawyer from the country.
Where to watch Red Corner in United States
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Where is Red Corner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, VIX | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About Red Corner
Red Corner is a 1997 English-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Jon Avnet. The cast is led by Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel.
Red Corner was produced by Avnet/Kerner Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on October 30, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $48 million, it went on to gross $22 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jon Avnet
- Writers
- Robert King
- Release date
- October 30, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $48 million
- Box office
- $22 million
- Production
- Avnet/Kerner Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Red Corner cast & crew
Red Corner was directed by Jon Avnet and written by Robert King.
The cast features Richard Gere as Jack Moore, Bai Ling as Shen Yuelin, Bradley Whitford as Bob Ghery, Byron Mann as Lin Dan, Peter Donat as David McAndrews, and Robert Stanton as Ed Pratt.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Thomas Newman, cinematography is by Karl Walter Lindenlaub, and it was produced by Rosalie Swedlin and Jordan Kerner.
Is Red Corner worth watching?
Red Corner holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 406 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Red Corner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Red Corner
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Cast of Red Corner

Richard Gere
Jack Moore

Bai Ling
Shen Yuelin

Bradley Whitford
Bob Ghery

Byron Mann
Lin Dan

Peter Donat
David McAndrews

Robert Stanton
Ed Pratt

Tsai Chin
Chairman Xu

James Hong
Lin Shou

Tzi Ma
Li Cheng

Ulrich Matschoss
Gerhardt Hoffman

Richard Venture
Ambassador Reed

Jessey Meng
Hong Ling
Red Corner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Red Corner in United States?
Red Corner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, The Roku Channel, VIX in United States.
▸Is Red Corner on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Red Corner is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Red Corner in?
Red Corner is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Red Corner?
Red Corner runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
▸What is Red Corner rated?
Red Corner is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 406 ratings.











