Red Faction: Origins (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2011, Red Faction: Origins is a science fiction film directed by Michael Nankin, running about 91 minutes. “Can Alec save everyone?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the year 2125, Alec Mason led the Martian Colonies to freedom in the hit action game Red Faction: Guerrilla. Now, Syfy and THQ are teaming up to continue the saga of conflict on Mars 25 years later in an all-new Original Movie, Red Faction: Origins. Stargate Universe's Brian J. Smith stars as Jake Mason, son of revolutionary hero Alec Mason (Terminator 2's Robert Patrick) and a Red Faction ranger. Fighting to preserve Martian freedom, Jake encounters a powerful new enemy in a dangerous and mysterious group led by the charismatic Adam Hale (Torchwood's Gareth David-Lloyd) and holding secrets that will rock the Mason clan. Jake must now battle the relentless regime and somehow reunite a family torn apart by war. Red Faction: Origins also stars Battlestar Galactica's Kate Vernon and The Tudors' Tamzin Merchant, and will feature music from Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica).
Who’s in it. Red Faction: Origins stars Tamzin Merchant as Lyra, Danielle Nicolet as Tess De La Vega, Brian J. Smith as Jake and Kate Vernon as The Matriarch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Red Faction: Origins has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Faction: Origins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Faction: Origins tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Faction: Origins (2011)?
- In US, Red Faction: Origins 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 Faction: Origins worth watching?
- Red Faction: Origins holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Faction: Origins?
- Red Faction: Origins stars Tamzin Merchant, Danielle Nicolet, Brian J. Smith, Kate Vernon and Devon Graye.
- When was Red Faction: Origins released?
- Red Faction: Origins was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.