Red Needles (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, Red Needles is a drama film directed by Jean-François Davy, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. September 1960: on a purely punitive basis, eight scouts must climb the solid mass of Brévent to 2500 meters of altitude. The so beautiful and so majestic mountain which draws up face them very quickly reveals dangerous. All the techniques of orientation learned at the scouts will do nothing there. The teenagers find themselves delivered to themselves. Lost in the abrupt throats, the eight boys are confronted cold, with the hunger and the fear.
Who’s in it. Red Needles stars Jules Sitruk as Luc, Damien Jouillerot as Jean-Pierre, Jonathan Demurger as Patrick and Pierre Derenne as Eric, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Red Needles has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Needles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Needles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Needles (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Needles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Needles worth watching?
- Red Needles holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Needles?
- Red Needles stars Jules Sitruk, Damien Jouillerot, Jonathan Demurger, Pierre Derenne and Richard Berry.
- When was Red Needles released?
- Red Needles was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.