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Three Colors: Red

Seen it?

1994 | 100 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved The Conversation, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 100 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 94K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski

  • Irène JacobValentine
  • Jean-Louis TrintignantThe Judge
  • Frédérique FederKarin
  • Jean-Pierre LoritAuguste
  • Samuel Le BihanPhotographer
  • Marion StalensVeterinarian
  • Teco CelioBartender
  • Bernard EscalonRecord Dealer
  • Jean SchlegelNeighbor
  • Elżbieta JasińskaWoman