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Red Joan

2018·Movie
1h 41min

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, politics, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Historical Spy DramaCold War EspionageMoral AmbiguityPolitical IntrigueCharacter-Driven NarrativeBased on True EventsThought-Provoking ThemesNostalgic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Red Joan

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Where can I stream Red Joan legally?

Red Joan is included with a subscription to Netflix, Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Joan worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Joan rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Red Joan?

1 h 41 min

Red Joan runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Red Joan based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Joan?

Critics38
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Red Joan higher (56) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Red Joan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Red Joan?

46AEARATAUBEBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+32

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