The Red House (1947): cast, story & where to watch

1947 · Film · ★ 6.5

The Red House poster

Released in 1947, The Red House is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Delmer Daves, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. An old man and his sister are concealing a terrible secret from their adopted teen daughter, concerning a hidden abandoned farmhouse, located deep in the woods.

Who’s in it. The Red House stars Edward G. Robinson as Pete Morgan, Lon McCallister as Nath Storm, Judith Anderson as Ellen Morgan and Rory Calhoun as Teller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Red House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Brew 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 The Red House page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Red House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Red House (1947)?
In US, The Red House is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 The Red House worth watching?
The Red House holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Red House?
The Red House stars Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister, Judith Anderson, Rory Calhoun and Allene Roberts.
When was The Red House released?
The Red House was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.