Red Dragon
Seen it?2002 | 124 min | Crime, Thriller, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it and it was a solid box office hit. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Reservoir Dogs or Capote, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$209 million worldwide on a $78 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 700K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brett Ratner
- Edward NortonWill Graham
- Anthony HopkinsHannibal Lecter
- Ralph FiennesFrancis Dolarhyde
- Emily WatsonReba McClane
- Harvey KeitelJack Crawford
- Philip Seymour HoffmanFreddy Lounds
- Anthony HealdDr. Chilton
- Mary-Louise ParkerMolly Graham
- Tyler Patrick JonesJosh Graham
- Ken LeungLloyd Bowman