Red Sun

1971·Movie
1h 54min·PG
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The greatest fighting machine the West has ever known.

In 1870, Japanese ambassador Sakaguchi and his entourage travel by train to Washington to deliver a valuable sword to the President of the United States, a gift from the Emperor of Japan. On board the same train are two robbers, Link and Gauche, ready to make their move…
Samurai WesternInternational HeistClass ConflictTensionMysteryHistorical DramaVisually StunningAction PackedCross-Cultural Intrigue

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Red Sun

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Where can I stream Red Sun legally?

Red Sun is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Red Sun worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Sun rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red Sun?

1 h 54 min

Red Sun runs 1 h 54 min.

What language is Red Sun in?

FrenchSpanishEnglishJapanese

It was made in French, with some Spanish, English, Japanese. Produced in France, Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Red Sun?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Sun in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red Sun use?

Big BadDue to the DeadOnly in It for the MoneyBilingual BonusPolice Are UselessCurb-Stomp BattleMiss KittyCasting GagNo Honor Among ThievesRoaring Rampage of RevengeBittersweet EndingMs. Fanserviceand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Red Sun, including Big Bad, Due to the Dead, Only in It for the Money.

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