Red Sonja
Seen it?1985 | 89 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a weak 5.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments and peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It picked up 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic
- AudiencesWeak
5.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No real honors on record. "Won" 1 Razzie, the "worst of the year" awards. Razzies don't count toward the rating.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 177K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Fleischer
- Arnold SchwarzeneggerKalidor
- Brigitte NielsenRed Sonja
- Sandahl BergmanQueen Gedren
- Paul L. SmithFalkon
- Ernie Reyes Jr.Prince Tarn
- Ronald LaceyIkol
- Pat RoachBrytag
- Terry RichardsDjart
- Janet ÅgrenVarna
- Donna OsterbuhrKendra, the High Priestess