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Red State

2011·Movie
1h 28min·R
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Fear God.

Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter Christian fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda.
Religious ExtremismViolent ThrillerCult HorrorSocial CommentaryPsychological HorrorIntense SuspenseBleakDisturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Red State legally?

Red State is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, VIX , and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 State worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red State rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Red State?

1 h 28 min

Red State runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red State?

Critics56
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Red State much the same way.

Was Red State a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is Red State in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red State?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red State in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red State use?

Token Good CopsPolice BrutalityHalfway Plot SwitchBlackmailOffscreen Moment of AwesomeBoom, Headshot!Bullet Holes and RevelationsDumb MuscleEvil Versus EvilReligious HorrorShut Up, Hannibal!Creator Cameoand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Red State, including Token Good Cops, Police Brutality, Halfway Plot Switch.