Red Sun

1972·Movie
1h 33min
67
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Red Sun fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, war, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Young Venka investigates the cause of death of a fellow villager during the Great Patriotic War - in the process uncovering a traitor who has been murdering witnesses to his own inglorious past.
Soviet EraWorld War IIVillage InvestigationHidden TraitorUncovering the PastMoral DilemmaHistorical DramaCrime and Punishment

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:
Composed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Red Sun

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Where can I stream Red Sun legally?

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Is Red Sun worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Sun rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red Sun?

1 h 33 min

Red Sun runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Sun?

Critics40
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Red Sun higher (64) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Red Sun in?

Romanian

It was made in Romanian. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does Red Sun use?

Miss KittySeppukuOne-Hit PolykillEnd of an AgeRoaring Rampage of RevengeEverything's Better with SamuraiImprobable Aiming SkillsThe Hero DiesPolice Are UselessScarily Competent TrackerCurb-Stomp BattleOdd Coupleand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Red Sun, including Miss Kitty, Seppuku, One-Hit Polykill.

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