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Red Dawn

1984Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

Thriller
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic537.0Rotten Tomatoes48%65%

A pulse-pounding, tense thriller movie about war and politics.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.

It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.

Feels like

  • Cold War Paranoia
  • Teenage Resistance
  • Invasion Story
  • Action & Suspense
  • Patriotic Themes
  • Survival Drama
  • 1980s Nostalgia
  • American Heartland

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
John Milius
Written by
Kevin Reynolds, John Milius
Produced by
Buzz Feitshans, Barry Beckerman
Music by
Basil Poledouris

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Facts

August 10, 1984 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
August 10, 1984
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, War, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian, Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$38 million
Available in
82 countries

Tropes

Action Survivor, Possession Implies Mastery, La Résistance +9

  • Action Survivor
  • Possession Implies Mastery
  • La Résistance
  • Suicide Mission
  • Et Tu, Brute?
  • We Need a Distraction
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Mutual Kill
  • One Sided Battle
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • A Real Man Is a Killer
  • Shown Their Work

12 of 123 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Dawn?"

Questions about Red Dawn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Dawn?

PrimeYouTube TVAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Red Dawn streams on Prime and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Red Dawn worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Red Dawn okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Red Dawn use?

Action SurvivorPossession Implies MasteryLa RésistanceSuicide MissionEt Tu, Brute?We Need a DistractionGreater-Scope VillainMutual KillOne Sided BattleDisproportionate RetributionA Real Man Is a KillerShown Their Workand 111 more

TV Tropes lists 123 tropes for it, including Action Survivor, Possession Implies Mastery, and La Résistance.