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Red

2008·Movie
1h 33min·R
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

They should have told the truth...

Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.
Grief and VengeanceMoral DilemmaSmall Town DramaCharacter-DrivenTragic JusticeClass ConflictRural AmericaRedemptionPsychological Depth

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Red legally?

Red is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Red worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Red?

1 h 33 min

Red runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red?

Critics61
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Red higher (70) than critics (61). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Red in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red?

22AUBGBRCACLCOEEESGBGGGRHRIEIS+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red use?

Plot-Triggering DeathRedemption Equals DeathTeens Are MonstersDouble-Meaning TitleFor the EvulzLighter and SofterRoaring Rampage of RevengeDead Guy Junior

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Red, including Plot-Triggering Death, Redemption Equals Death, Teens Are Monsters.