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Reds

1981·Movie
3h 15min·PG
79
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

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Not since Gone with the Wind has there been a great romantic epic like it!

An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.
Epic Historical DramaBiopic of John ReedRussian RevolutionPolitical IntrigueComplex CharactersSweeping RomanceJournalismSocial CommentaryAmerican History

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Reds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reds legally?

Reds is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Reds worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Reds rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Reds?

3 h 15 min

Reds runs 3 h 15 min.

Is Reds based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Reds?

Critics83
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see Reds much the same way.

Was Reds a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$40 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Reds in?

EnglishFinnishFrenchGermanItalianRussian

It was made in English, with some Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Reds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Reds in 44 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Reds use?

Conversation CutCentral ThemeEthical SlutIncurable Cough of DeathMood WhiplashBad "Bad Acting"Tough RoomTitle DropLove TriangleThere Is Only One BedCall-ForwardWe ARE Struggling Togetherand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Reds, including Conversation Cut, Central Theme, Ethical Slut.