Descendants: The Rise of Red
Seen it?2024 | 92 min | Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Descendants 3 or Anastasia, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
After the Queen of Hearts incites a coup on Auradon, her rebellious daughter Red and Cinderella's perfectionist daughter Chloe join forces and travel back in time to try to undo the traumatic event that set Red's mother down her villainous path.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 DGA Awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 402K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jennifer Phang
- Kylie CantrallRed
- Malia BakerChloe
- Ruby Rose TurnerBridget
- Morgan DudleyElla
- Dara ReneéUliana
- Joshua ColleyHook
- Peder LindellMorgie
- Rita OraQueen of Hearts
- China Anne McClainUma
- Brandy NorwoodCinderella