Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (2011): Ratings & Box Office
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is a 2011 action thriller directed by Hark Tsui. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $51.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Hark Tsui
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Indomina Releasing
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame About?
The premise of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As Empress Wu Zetian prepares for her coronation, a series of mysterious deaths grip the Imperial Palace. Detective Dee Renjie, previously exiled, is called upon to investigate the unsettling events and protect the Empress. Using his keen intellect and formidable martial arts skills, Dee must swiftly uncover the truth behind the crimes and expose the culprit before the fragile dynasty is threatened. The investigation leads him through a web of political intrigue and danger.
The Director of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
Directed by Hark Tsui.
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Director Hark Tsui
More from Hark Tsui
More films directed by Hark Tsui, best-rated first: Shanghai Blues, Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly Kings, The Taking of Tiger Mountain and The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate.
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
5 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Plot Summary
What happens in Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Tang dynasty approaches its 689th year, the rise of Wu Zetian to the throne generates fierce opposition from the imperial court. Amid this turbulent backdrop, a Guan Yin statue, overlooking the great Luoyang palace, unexpectedly bursts into flames—an ominous signal that sets the stage for a series of horrific events. Pei Donglai, a dedicated penal officer, along with his superior, embarks on a mission to investigate this strange fire, only to find their efforts abruptly halted by a subsequent, mysterious blaze that tragically claims the life of their own superior.
Full summary
The whole story of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, scene by scene
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Box Office
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame grossed $51.9 million worldwide. $459,836 came from the US and Canada and $51.4 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$51.9M
- US & Canada
- $459.8K
- International
- $51.4M
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Trailers & Videos
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Di Renjie zhi tongtian diguo” and “Dik Yangit ji tungtin daigwok”.
- Also known as
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- Di Renjie zhi tongtian diguo
- Dik Yangit ji tungtin daigwok
- Jeok-in-geol
- Detetive Dee e o mistério da Chama Fantasma
- Детектив Ди
- Detective Dee und das Geheimnis der Phantomflamme
- Detective Dee e il mistero della Fiamma Fantasma
- Detetive D e o Império Celestial
- 通天神探狄仁傑
- Detective Dee y el misterio de la llama fantasma
- Di Renjie: Tong Tian Di Guo
- Địch Nhân Kiệt: Thông Thiên Đế Quốc
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- Detective Dee: The Mystery Of The Phantom Flame
- Détective Dee 1
- Détective Dee - Le Mystère de la flamme fantôme
- Di Renjie
- 狄仁杰之通天帝国
- Детектив Ди и тайна призрачного пламени
- Détective Dee : Le Mystère de la flamme fantôme
- Detective Dee und das Geheimnis der Phantomflammen
- Dee felügyelő és a titokzatos fantomláng
- Dedektif Dee ve Gizemli Alev
- ตี๋เหรินเจี๋ย ดาบทะลุคนไฟ
- Detective Dee og den Mystiske Fantom Flamme
- Detektiv Dee a záhada smrtícího ohně
- 적인걸: 측천무후의 비밀
- Detetive D e o Imperio Celestial
- Детектив Ди и загадката на Призрачния пламък
- Detektyw Dee i Zagadka Upiornego Ognia
- Địch Nhân Kiệt: Bí Ẩn Ngọn Lửa Ma
- Detektyvas Dy ir Ugnies vaiduoklio paslaptis
- Детектив Ді й таємниця примарного полум’я
- 王朝の陰謀 判事ディーと人体発火怪奇事件
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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame released?
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame was released on September 2, 2011.
Who directed Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame was directed by Hark Tsui.
More films by Hark Tsui How much did Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame make at the box office?
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame grossed $51.9 million worldwide ($459,836 domestic, $51.4 million international).
How is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame rated?
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame has 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic, 65% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame have a post-credit scene?
No. Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame in?
The original language of Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame is Chinese.
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