Red Sun (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1970, Red Sun is a crime film directed by Rudolf Thome, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Thomas hitchhikes from Hamburg to Munich where he meets his ex-girlfriend, Peggy. As Thomas doesn't have a bed for the night Peggy takes him home, not knowing that she and her four room mates have all made a strange pact....
Who’s in it. Red Sun stars Uschi Obermaier as Peggy, Marquard Bohm as Thomas, Sylvia Kekulé as Sylvie and Gaby Go as Isolde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Red Sun has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Sun (1970)?
- In US, Red Sun is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Sun worth watching?
- Red Sun holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sun?
- Red Sun stars Uschi Obermaier, Marquard Bohm, Sylvia Kekulé, Gaby Go and Diana Körner.
- When was Red Sun released?
- Red Sun was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
