Red Sky at Morning (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1971, Red Sky at Morning is a drama and romance film directed by James Goldstone, running about 112 minutes. “A story of the young...for the young...and the young at heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before going off to World War II, Frank Arnold (Richard Crenna) relocates his wife, Ann (Claire Bloom), and son, Joshua (Richard Thomas), to New Mexico. Joshua has a difficult time fitting in, finding himself a minority in a predominantly Latino community, and his mother doesn't fare much better, treating her loneliness with increasing quantities of alcohol. At length, Joshua makes some friends and begins to adjust, but bad news from overseas threatens to spoil what he's accomplished.
Who’s in it. Red Sky at Morning stars Richard Thomas as Joshua Arnold, Catherine Burns as Marcia Davidson, Desi Arnaz Jr. as William 'Steenie' Stenopolous and Richard Crenna as Frank Arnold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Sky at Morning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Sky at Morning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sky at Morning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Sky at Morning (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Sky at Morning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Sky at Morning worth watching?
- Red Sky at Morning holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sky at Morning?
- Red Sky at Morning stars Richard Thomas, Catherine Burns, Desi Arnaz Jr., Richard Crenna and Claire Bloom.
- When was Red Sky at Morning released?
- Red Sky at Morning was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.