Red Riding Hood (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1989, Red Riding Hood is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Adam Brooks, running about 84 minutes. “Rediscover the magic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The high spirited daughter of the village lord and her mother have been living in the forest for seven years near her wise grandmother. They wait for her father to come home, meanwhile, her literally heartless uncle rules. He sells his soul for the aid of an enchanted wolf who turns himself human in order to spy. As the tyranical lord begins to see his niece as a threat, he sends the wolf to deal with her.
Who’s in it. Red Riding Hood stars Amelia Shankley as Linet, Isabella Rossellini as Lady Jean, Craig T. Nelson as Godfrey and Rocco Sisto as Dagger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Red Riding Hood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Riding Hood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Riding Hood tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Riding Hood (1989)?
- In US, Red Riding Hood is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Riding Hood worth watching?
- Red Riding Hood holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Riding Hood?
- Red Riding Hood stars Amelia Shankley, Isabella Rossellini, Craig T. Nelson, Rocco Sisto and Helen Glazary.
- When was Red Riding Hood released?
- Red Riding Hood was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.