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Reds

1981Movie3 h 15 minPG

DramaHistory
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic767.7Rotten Tomatoes90%82%

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about history and society, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Biopic of John Reed
  • Russian Revolution
  • Political Intrigue
  • Complex Characters
  • Sweeping Romance
  • Journalism
  • Social Commentary
  • American History

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Warren Beatty
Written by
Warren Beatty, Trevor Griffiths
Produced by
Warren Beatty
Music by
Stephen Sondheim, Dave Grusin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 25, 1981 · 3 h 15 min · PG

Released
December 25, 1981
Runtime
3 h 15 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$35 million
Box office
$40 million
Available in
44 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Conversation Cut, Central Theme, Ethical Slut +9

  • Conversation Cut
  • Central Theme
  • Ethical Slut
  • Incurable Cough of Death
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Bad "Bad Acting"
  • Tough Room
  • Title Drop
  • Love Triangle
  • There Is Only One Bed
  • Call-Forward
  • We ARE Struggling Together

12 of 35 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Reds?"

Questions about Reds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Reds?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Reds streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Reds worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76).

Is Reds okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Reds good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Reds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Conversation Cut, Central Theme, and Ethical Slut.