Red Dawn (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Red Dawn is an action and thriller film directed by Dan Bradley, running about 93 minutes. “Welcome to the Home of the Brave” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A city in Washington state awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky—shockingly, the U.S. has been invaded and their hometown is the initial target. Quickly and without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerrilla group of fighters.
Who’s in it. Red Dawn stars Chris Hemsworth as Jed Eckert, Josh Hutcherson as Robert Kitner, Isabel Lucas as Erica Martin and Adrianne Palicki as Toni Walsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Dawn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $44.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Dawn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Dawn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Dawn (2012)?
- In US, Red Dawn is available to 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 Dawn worth watching?
- Red Dawn holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Dawn?
- Red Dawn stars Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, Adrianne Palicki and Edwin Hodge.
- When was Red Dawn released?
- Red Dawn was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.