The Battle at Lake Changjin
“Do they fall out of the goddamn sky?”
Korean War, winter 1950. In the frozen and snowy area of Changjin Lake, a bloody battle is about to begin between the elite troops of the United States and China.
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
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About The Battle at Lake Changjin
The Battle at Lake Changjin is a 2021 Chinese-language drama and war film directed by Chen Kaige and Tsui Hark. The cast is led by Wu Jing, Jackson Yee, Duan Yihong. It has a runtime of 2h 58m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome.
The Battle at Lake Changjin was produced by Bona Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, and DF Pictures and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on September 30, 2021. Made on a budget of about $200 million, it went on to gross $903 million worldwide.
- Director
- Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark
- Writers
- Lan Xiaolong, Huang Jianxin
- Release date
- September 30, 2021
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $200 million
- Box office
- $903 million
- Production
- Bona Film Group, Shanghai Film Group, DF Pictures
The Battle at Lake Changjin cast & crew
The Battle at Lake Changjin was directed by Chen Kaige and Tsui Hark and written by Lan Xiaolong and Huang Jianxin.
The cast features Wu Jing as 伍千里, Jackson Yee as 伍万里, Duan Yihong as 谈子为, Zhu Yawen as 梅生, Kevin Lee as Colonel Allan MacLean, and Jerry Lee as 余从戎.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elliot Leung Ho-Yat, cinematography is by Kenny Tse Chung-To, and it was produced by Shi Nansun and Candy Leung Fung-Ying.
Is The Battle at Lake Changjin worth watching?
The Battle at Lake Changjin holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 152 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 58m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and war, The Battle at Lake Changjin is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Battle at Lake Changjin
Wu Jing
伍千里
Jackson Yee
伍万里
Duan Yihong
谈子为
Zhu Yawen
梅生
Kevin Lee
Colonel Allan MacLean
Jerry Lee
余从戎
John F. Cruz
General O.P. Smith
Elvis Han
平河
Hu Jun
雷睢生
James Filbird
General Douglas MacArthur
Huang Xuan
毛岸英
Zhang Hanyu
宋时轮
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The Battle at Lake Changjin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Battle at Lake Changjin in United States?
The Battle at Lake Changjin is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Plex in United States.
▸Is The Battle at Lake Changjin on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Battle at Lake Changjin is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Battle at Lake Changjin in?
The Battle at Lake Changjin is originally in Chinese, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Battle at Lake Changjin?
The Battle at Lake Changjin runs 2 hours 58 minutes (178 minutes).
▸What is The Battle at Lake Changjin rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 152 ratings.
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