Red Kiss (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, Red Kiss is a comedy and drama film directed by Véra Belmont, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. 1952, Paris. Nadia, a Red Diaper baby, has a sister, Polish parents, and at 15 is an active Communist. When cops beat her during an anti-American demonstration, she's rescued by a "Match" photographer. As the friendship becomes a love affair and her slogans are tested by new knowledge and emotion, some of the Red youth want to expel her. When she goes with Stéphane to a seaside photo shoot, her father goes to the police. Stéphane faces charges, so leaving to cover the war in Indochina looks appealing. In a parallel story, Nadia's mother meets again her prewar lover, released from Siberia, who challenges the French Reds with very real scars and word of Stalin's anti-Semitism.
Who’s in it. Red Kiss stars Charlotte Valandrey as Nadia, Lambert Wilson as Stéphane, Marthe Keller as Bronka and Laurent Terzieff as Moishe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Red Kiss has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Kiss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Kiss tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Kiss (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Kiss change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Kiss worth watching?
- Red Kiss holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Kiss?
- Red Kiss stars Charlotte Valandrey, Lambert Wilson, Marthe Keller, Laurent Terzieff and Günter Lamprecht.
- When was Red Kiss released?
- Red Kiss was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.