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Red River

1948·Movie
2h 13min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Following the Civil War, headstrong rancher Thomas Dunson decides to lead a perilous cattle drive from Texas to Missouri. During the exhausting journey, his persistence becomes tyrannical in the eyes of Matthew Garth, his adopted son and protégé.
Classic WesternCattle DriveFather-Son ConflictPost-Civil WarEpic JourneyMoral AmbiguityStunning LandscapesStrong Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Red River legally?

Red River is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. 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 River worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 96). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red River rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red River?

2 h 13 min

Red River runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red River?

Critics98
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Red River higher (98) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Red River a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$9 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Red River in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red River?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red River in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red River use?

Meaningful EchoSweet ToothColor MotifDue to the DeadFastest Gun in the WestShaped Like ItselfFalse Teeth TomfooleryCattle BaronHeal It with BoozeYou No Take CandleBig BadThe Westernand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Red River, including Meaningful Echo, Sweet Tooth, Color Motif.