Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film

Watching TV with the Red Chinese poster

Released in 2011, Watching TV with the Red Chinese is a comedy and drama film directed by Shimon Dotan, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. In New York City in 1980, Dexter Mitchell plays half-willing big brother to his neighbors, a trio of exchange students from the People's Republic of China.

Who’s in it. Watching TV with the Red Chinese stars Ryan O'Nan as Dexter, Leonardo Nam as Chen, Gillian Jacobs as Suzanne and James Chen as Tzu, among others.

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 Watching TV with the Red Chinese page.

If you liked it. Fans of Watching TV with the Red Chinese tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2011)?
In US, Watching TV with the Red Chinese 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.
Who stars in Watching TV with the Red Chinese?
Watching TV with the Red Chinese stars Ryan O'Nan, Leonardo Nam, Gillian Jacobs, James Chen and Keong Sim.
When was Watching TV with the Red Chinese released?
Watching TV with the Red Chinese was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.