Watching TV with the Red Chinese is a 2012 American comedy-drama film directed by Shimon Dotan, based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Luke Whisnant.

The film follows a trio of Chinese exchange students who arrive in New York City in 1980, eager for what America has to offer.

[2] The film received positive reviews, with critics mostly praising the leads' performances and including minor critiques of the script.

"[1] Daniel Gold of The New York Times adds that the film "nicely captures the grad-student vibe: beer-fueled bull sessions ... fragile, self-absorbed egos preening even as confidence wavers.

"[2] Paste Magazine states that "overall, the film rises above the usual trappings of low-budget productions and succeeds with a smart script and able performances from the cast of (mostly) unknowns, whether you're looking for sociopolitical commentary or just a small tale well told.