Reds (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1981, Reds is a drama, romance and history film directed by Warren Beatty, running about 195 minutes. “Not since Gone with the Wind has there been a great romantic epic like it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.
Who’s in it. Reds stars Warren Beatty as John Reed, Diane Keaton as Louise Bryant, Edward Herrmann as Max Eastman and Jerzy Kosiński as Grigory Zinoviev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Reds has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $40.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reds tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reds (1981)?
- In US, Reds is available to stream on MGM Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Reds worth watching?
- Reds holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Reds?
- Reds stars Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Edward Herrmann, Jerzy Kosiński and Jack Nicholson.
- When was Reds released?
- Reds was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 195 minutes.