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Red Sonja

1985Movie1 h 29 minPG-13

37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic355.3Rotten Tomatoes23%29%

A thrilling, violent adventure movie about fantasy.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for warmth or tears.

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Story

A woman and a warrior that became a legend.

The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.

Feels like

  • Sword and Sorcery
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Female Warrior
  • 80s Cult Classic
  • Campy Action
  • Spectacle
  • Heroic Quest
  • Revenge Story
  • Over-the-Top

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Richard Fleischer
Written by
George MacDonald Fraser, Clive Exton
Produced by
Dino De Laurentiis, Christian Ferry
Music by
Ennio Morricone

Everyone

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Facts

April 9, 1985 · 1 h 29 min · PG-13

Released
April 9, 1985
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Italy, Netherlands
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
58 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Battle Butler, Leotard of Power, Shoot the Mage First +9

  • Battle Butler
  • Leotard of Power
  • Shoot the Mage First
  • Lady of War
  • Literal Disarming
  • Captain Obvious
  • All Asians Know Martial Arts
  • Disney Villain Death
  • Fiery Redhead
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Comic-Book Adaptation
  • Evil Is Petty

12 of 59 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Sonja?"

Questions about Red Sonja

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Sonja?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Red Sonja from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Red Sonja worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Red Sonja okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Red Sonja?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Red Sonja a box office flop?

Budget$18 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 39% of its budget.

What tropes does Red Sonja use?

Battle ButlerLeotard of PowerShoot the Mage FirstLady of WarLiteral DisarmingCaptain ObviousAll Asians Know Martial ArtsDisney Villain DeathFiery RedheadWhat Happened to the Mouse?Comic-Book AdaptationEvil Is Pettyand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Battle Butler, Leotard of Power, and Shoot the Mage First.