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River Runs Red

2018·Movie
1h 34min·NR
33
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Vengeance is the only justice.

When the son of a successful judge is killed by two police officers and the system sets them free, a hardened veteran detective finds some incriminating files on the officers and the judge teams up with another mourning father to take the law into his own hands.
Vigilante JusticeCrime ThrillerRevenge DramaCorruptionMoral DilemmaGrief and LossPolitical IntrigueGritty Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream River Runs Red legally?

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

33
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is River Runs Red rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is River Runs Red?

1 h 34 min

River Runs Red runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on River Runs Red?

Critics24
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate River Runs Red higher (57) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is River Runs Red in?

EnglishChineseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Spanish. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch River Runs Red?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for River Runs Red in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.