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Three Colors: Red

1994Movie1 h 40 minR

DramaMystery
92
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic1008.3Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

The invisible thread of destinies.

Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.

Feels like

  • Melancholic Romance
  • Philosophical Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Visually Striking
  • European Cinema
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Subtle Social Commentary
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Slow Burn

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Krzysztof Kieślowski
Written by
Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
Produced by
Marin Karmitz
Music by
Zbigniew Preisner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 18, 1994 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
May 18, 1994
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
France, Poland, Switzerland
Box office
$4 million
Available in
97 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Colors: Red?"

Questions about Three Colors: Red

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Three Colors: Red?

HBO MaxCriterionTCM

In the United States, Three Colors: Red streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 91 other countries.

Is Three Colors: Red worth watching?

92
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 100). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Is Three Colors: Red good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Three Colors: Red plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Three Colors: Red in English?

French

No, it was made in French.