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Red Joan

2018Movie1 h 41 min

HistoryThriller
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic455.0Rotten Tomatoes30%55%

An intriguing, moving thriller movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

To change the world, she betrayed her country

London, England, May 2000. The peaceful life of elderly Joan Stanley is suddenly disrupted when she is arrested by the British Intelligence Service and accused of providing information to communist Russia during the forties.

Feels like

  • Historical Spy Drama
  • Cold War Espionage
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Political Intrigue
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Based on True Events
  • Thought-Provoking Themes
  • Nostalgic Tone

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Trevor Nunn
Written by
Lindsay Shapero, Jennie Rooney
Produced by
David Parfitt
Music by
George Fenton

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 2018 · 1 h 41 min · Suicide Themes

Released
September 13, 2018
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Content
Suicide Themes
Genres
Thriller, History
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
46 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Joan?"

Questions about Red Joan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Joan?

NetflixPhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowAcornTVAcorn TV

In the United States, Red Joan streams on Netflix, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and AcornTV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Red Joan worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Red Joan good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.