Red Sonja (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Red Sonja is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 89 minutes. “A woman and a warrior that became a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The tyrant Gedren seeks the total power in a world of barbarism. She raids the city Hablac and kills the keeper of a talisman that gives her great power. Red Sonja, sister of the keeper, sets out with her magic sword to overthrow Gedren.
Who’s in it. Red Sonja stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Kalidor, Brigitte Nielsen as Red Sonja, Sandahl Bergman as Queen Gedren and Paul L. Smith as Falkon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Red Sonja has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $6.9M 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 Sonja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sonja 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 Sonja (1985)?
- In US, Red Sonja 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 Sonja worth watching?
- Red Sonja holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sonja?
- Red Sonja stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Brigitte Nielsen, Sandahl Bergman, Paul L. Smith and Ernie Reyes Jr..
- When was Red Sonja released?
- Red Sonja was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.