Operation Mekong (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Operation Mekong is a 2016 action adventure film directed by Dante Lam. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $173.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Dante Lam
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Well Go USA Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Operation Mekong About?
The premise of Operation Mekong without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a brutal attack on a Chinese freighter on the Mekong River, an elite team of narcotics officers is dispatched to investigate. Led by Captain Gao Gang, they partner with local operative Fang Xinwu to pursue Naw Khar, a powerful drug lord operating in the lawless Golden Triangle. The dangerous mission involves confronting Naw Khar’s violent gang and uncovering a network of illicit operations along the river.
Operation Mekong Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- mekong river
- china
- thailand
- drone
- russian roulette
- golden triangle
- opium
- child soldier
- oily skin
- sweating
- true crime
- based on true story
The Director of Operation Mekong
Directed by Dante Lam.
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Director Dante Lam
More from Dante Lam
More films directed by Dante Lam, best-rated first: Operation Red Sea, That Demon Within, The Viral Factor and Operation Hadal.
Operation Mekong Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Operation Mekong 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 63%
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TMDB 70% User score
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Operation Mekong Plot Summary
What happens in Operation Mekong from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the mysterious and perilous landscape of the Golden Triangle, a region nestled along the Mekong River, lies a menacing part colloquially referred to as the “Gate of Hell.” This notorious area becomes the epicenter of terror as two Chinese merchant ships are brutally attacked by masked assailants. Following this shocking event, the Thai military swiftly convenes a press conference where they assert that the merchant ships were engaged in drug trafficking. Despite claims that the crew managed to escape, the grim discovery of 13 murdered Chinese crew members sends waves of outrage and horror throughout the region, capturing the attention of the Chinese police.
Full summary
The whole story of Operation Mekong, scene by scene
Operation Mekong Box Office
Operation Mekong grossed $173.8 million worldwide. $800,012 came from the US and Canada and $173 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$173.8M
- US & Canada
- $800K
- International
- $173M
Operation Mekong Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Operation Mekong.
How Well Do You Know Operation Mekong?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Operation Mekong
90 cars on screen, including the 1970 Buick Skylark and the 1974 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Brougham.
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1994 Jeep Cherokee Important role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Chasing the Dragon, Code Name: Wild Geese and China Strike Force.
Operation Mekong FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Operation Mekong, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Operation Mekong?
Operation Mekong runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Operation Mekong released?
Operation Mekong was released on September 30, 2016.
Who directed Operation Mekong?
Operation Mekong was directed by Dante Lam.
More films by Dante Lam How much did Operation Mekong make at the box office?
Operation Mekong grossed $173.8 million worldwide ($800,012 domestic, $173 million international).
How is Operation Mekong rated?
Operation Mekong has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70% on TMDB and 3.7/5 on Movie Insider.
Does Operation Mekong have a post-credit scene?
No. Operation Mekong has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Operation Mekong in?
The original language of Operation Mekong is Chinese.
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