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Red

Seen it?

2008 | 93 min | Drama, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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. If you loved Cape Fear, start here.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    70% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $11K worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 201K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lucky McKee, Trygve Allister Diesen

  • Brian CoxAvery Ludlow
  • Noel FisherDanny
  • Kyle GallnerHarold
  • Shiloh FernandezPete Doust
  • Kim DickensCarrie
  • Marcia BennettEmma
  • Richard RiehleSam
  • Tom SizemoreMichael McCormack
  • Ashley LaurenceMrs. McCormack
  • Robert EnglundMr. Doust