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Red Scorpion

1988Movie1 h 45 minR

33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes17%36%
33
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Letterboxd2.7/5Rotten Tomatoes17%36%

Summary

A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Background watch
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, scares or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Zito
Written by
Arne Olsen, Robert Abramoff, Jack Abramoff
Produced by
Jack Abramoff
Music by
Jay Chattaway

Everyone

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Facts

December 24, 1988 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
December 24, 1988
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure, Action, War
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Namibia, South Africa, United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Red Scare, Numbered Sequels, Defector from Decadence +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Scorpion?"

Questions about Red Scorpion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Scorpion?

PlexPrimePhiloThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVScreamboxAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Red Scorpion streams on Prime, Philo, Screambox, Troma NOW, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Red Scorpion worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.2, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 17%). Audiences rate it higher (47 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is there a sequel to Red Scorpion?

  1. Red Scorpion (1988)
  2. Red Scorpion 2 (1995)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Red Scorpion 2 (1995).

Can I half-watch Red Scorpion?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Red Scorpion a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What tropes does Red Scorpion use?

Red ScareNumbered SequelsDefector from DecadenceWhat Measure Is a Mook?FanserviceMighty WhiteyPunch-Clock VillainNot Quite DeadChase SceneMy Country, Right or WrongHusky RusskieKick the Dogand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Red Scare, Numbered Sequels, and Defector from Decadence.