Red Corner (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1997, Red Corner is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jon Avnet, running about 122 minutes. “Severity for those who resist.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Red Corner stars Richard Gere as Jack Moore, Bai Ling as Shen Yuelin, Bradley Whitford as Bob Ghery and Byron Mann as Lin Dan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Red Corner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Corner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Corner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Corner (1997)?
- In US, Red Corner is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Corner worth watching?
- Red Corner holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Corner?
- Red Corner stars Richard Gere, Bai Ling, Bradley Whitford, Byron Mann and Peter Donat.
- When was Red Corner released?
- Red Corner was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.