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TMDB19841h 54mThriller / War / Drama

Red Dawn

In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.

It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.

TMDB audience score

Based on 930 votes

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Red Dawn at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 54m

At 1h 54m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · War · Drama

TMDB files it under thriller, war, and drama.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 2 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 930 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Red Dawn tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 54m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 930 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Red Dawn

Is Red Dawn scary?
MyCinema has not rated Red Dawn for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, war, and drama film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Red Dawn in the US?
Red Dawn streams on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Red Dawn?
Red Dawn runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Is Red Dawn suitable for kids?
Red Dawn is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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