The Red Dwarf (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1998, The Red Dwarf is a comedy and drama film directed by Yvan Le Moine, running about 100 minutes. “Life begins when you snap.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucien is a dwarf, who works hard in a large legal office. His only friend is trapeze circus artist Isis. One day he gets the attention of singer Paola Bendoni and falls in love with her.
Who’s in it. The Red Dwarf stars Jean-Yves Tual as Lucien L'Hotte, Anita Ekberg as Paola Bendoni and Maria Ducceschi.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Red Dwarf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Dwarf page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Dwarf tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Dwarf (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Red Dwarf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Red Dwarf worth watching?
- The Red Dwarf holds an audience score of 5.1 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 The Red Dwarf?
- The Red Dwarf stars Jean-Yves Tual, Anita Ekberg and Maria Ducceschi.
- When was The Red Dwarf released?
- The Red Dwarf was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.