Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Director
- Tsui Hark
- Networks
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Co-Production
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon?
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is a 2013 feature film classified under the genres of action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, and crime. Set in China, the movie was released in September 2013.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 134 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 27, 2013
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Studios
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Co-Production
- Revenue
- $98,774,891
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Fantasy, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 305 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~134 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, China Film Co-Production
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Overview
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon is a 2013 feature film classified under the genres of action, adventure, fantasy, mystery, and crime. Set in China, the movie was released in September 2013. The story follows young Dee Renjie as he arrives in the empire capital to join the Supreme Court as a police judge from his region, with the ultimate goal of becoming a prosecutor. At the same time, Empress Wu, who is at the beginning of her reign, has commissioned the fierce detective Yuchi to investigate a sea monster that stalks the city at night and makes it unsafe. The film features a cast that includes Carina Lau, Sheng Chien, Mark Chao, and Angelababy, and it was directed by Hark Tsui. The runtime of the movie is two hours and fourteen minutes, and it is also known by its Chinese title.
Should you watch it?
“Young Dee Renjie joins the Supreme Court as a sea monster begins stalking the empire's capital.”
- Directed by legendary action director Tsui Hark
- Serves as a prequel to Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
- Features a captivating tale of Dee Renjie's beginnings
- The lead role features a change in actors from the previous film
Watch it if you enjoy action-adventure fantasy mysteries set in an imperial capital.
The film is an action, crime, fantasy, and adventure production with a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this film part of a series?
Yes, it is a prequel to the 2010 film Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes.
Who plays the lead role of Dee Renjie?
The role is played by Taiwanese-Canadian actor Mark Chao.
What genres does the film fall into?
The film is categorized as action, crime, fantasy, and adventure.
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