The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2021, The Battle at Lake Changjin is an action, drama and war film directed by Tsui Hark, running about 178 minutes. “Do they fall out of the goddamn sky?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Battle at Lake Changjin stars Wu Jing as Wu Qianli, Jackson Yee as Wu Wanli, Duan Yihong as Tan Ziwei and Zhu Yawen as Mei Sheng, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Battle at Lake Changjin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $902.5M 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Battle at Lake Changjin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Battle at Lake Changjin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Battle at Lake Changjin (2021)?
- In US, The Battle at Lake Changjin is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Battle at Lake Changjin worth watching?
- The Battle at Lake Changjin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Battle at Lake Changjin?
- The Battle at Lake Changjin stars Wu Jing, Jackson Yee, Duan Yihong, Zhu Yawen and Hu Jun.
- When was The Battle at Lake Changjin released?
- The Battle at Lake Changjin was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 178 minutes.