Red (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2008, Red is a thriller and drama film directed by Lucky McKee, running about 93 minutes. “They should have told the truth...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.
Who’s in it. Red stars Brian Cox as Avery Ludlow, Tom Sizemore as Michael McCormack, Robert Englund as Mr. Doust and Amanda Plummer as Mrs. Doust, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Red has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 Red page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red (2008)?
- In US, Red is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Red worth watching?
- Red holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red?
- Red stars Brian Cox, Tom Sizemore, Robert Englund, Amanda Plummer and Noel Fisher.
- When was Red released?
- Red was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.