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Red One

2024·Movie
2h 4min·PG-13
IMDb6.2Metacritic345.7Rotten Tomatoes29%79%

Where to watch

Prime

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Fantasy and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

The mission to save Christmas is on.

After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Holiday Action ComedyHigh-Octane SpectacleBuddy Cop DynamicChristmas Mythology ReimaginedFamily-Friendly BlockbusterVisual Effects HeavyFrat Pack HumorGlobal AdventureRedemption ArcFeel-Good Escapism

Crew

Directed by:
Jake Kasdan, Riley Flanagan, Hajar Magi
Written by:
Chris Morgan, Hiram Garcia
Produced by:
Dwayne Johnson, Jake Kasdan, Chris Morgan
Composed by:
Laufey, Henry Jackman, Manish Raval

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Red One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red One legally?

Prime

Red One is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 One worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red One rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red One?

2 h 4 min

Red One runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red One?

Critics32
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Red One higher (66) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Red One a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$186 million

No. It cost about $250 million to make and earned $186 million worldwide, 74% of its budget.

What language is Red One in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red One?

132ADAEAGALARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+118

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red One in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red One use?

Something Only They Would SayArtistic License – GeographyStepford SnarkerTaking Candy From A BabyA Minor KidroductionFanservice ExtraGood Is Not SoftBadass in DistressRace LiftSnowlemsPint-Sized PowerhouseAmbiguously Humanand 142 more

TV Tropes lists 154 storytelling tropes for Red One, including Something Only They Would Say, Artistic License – Geography, Stepford Snarker.