Where can I watch Red Squad (1972)?

In US, Red Squad is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Red Squad worth watching?

Red Squad holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

When was Red Squad released?

Red Squad was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.

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Red Squad (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.7

Released in 1972, Red Squad is a notable film directed by Howard Blatt, running about 45 minutes.

What it’s about. An investigative (but frequently humorous) documentary on the surveillance activities of the New York City Police Department's Bureau of Special Services, known as the Red Squad. "An extraordinary political film, in which the spies - Red Squad and undercover police assigned to infiltrate the American Left - are in turn spied upon. The result: a photographic exposé of faces and agents in action, fully identified by name and title." - Amos Vogel, Film as a Subversive Art

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Red Squad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Squad page.

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Where can I watch Red Squad (1972)?: In US, Red Squad is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Red Squad worth watching?: Red Squad holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Red Squad released?: Red Squad was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.