Cliff Walkers (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2021, Cliff Walkers is a thriller, drama, crime and history film directed by Zhang Yimou, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In the puppet state of Manchukuo in the 1930s, four Communist party special agents, after returning to China, embark on a secret mission. Sold out by a traitor, the team find themselves surrounded by threats on all sides.
Who’s in it. Cliff Walkers stars Zhang Yi as Zhang Xianchen, Yu Hewei as Zhou Yi, Ni Dahong as Gao Bin and Liu Haocun as Xiao Lan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Cliff Walkers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $172.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki, AsianCrush 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 Cliff Walkers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cliff Walkers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cliff Walkers (2021)?
- In US, Cliff Walkers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Rakuten Viki and AsianCrush, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cliff Walkers worth watching?
- Cliff Walkers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cliff Walkers?
- Cliff Walkers stars Zhang Yi, Yu Hewei, Ni Dahong, Liu Haocun and Qin Hailu.
- When was Cliff Walkers released?
- Cliff Walkers was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.