The Man with One Red Shoe (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1985, The Man with One Red Shoe is an action and comedy film directed by Stan Dragoti, running about 90 minutes. “Mugged, bugged, chased and seduced. Why is every one after Tom Hanks?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man is mistaken as a spy by the CIA when he arrives at the airport with one red shoe.
Who’s in it. The Man with One Red Shoe stars Tom Hanks as Richard, Dabney Coleman as Cooper, Lori Singer as Maddy and Charles Durning as Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Man with One Red Shoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.6M 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 The Man with One Red Shoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with One Red Shoe 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 The Man with One Red Shoe (1985)?
- In US, The Man with One Red Shoe 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 The Man with One Red Shoe worth watching?
- The Man with One Red Shoe holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man with One Red Shoe?
- The Man with One Red Shoe stars Tom Hanks, Dabney Coleman, Lori Singer, Charles Durning and Carrie Fisher.
- When was The Man with One Red Shoe released?
- The Man with One Red Shoe was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.