Red Sparrow (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2018, Red Sparrow is a thriller and mystery film directed by Francis Lawrence, running about 140 minutes. “Seduce. Deceive. Repeat.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Prima ballerina Dominika Egorova faces a bleak and uncertain future after she suffers an injury that ends her career. She soon turns to Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons. Dominika emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow after completing the sadistic training process. As she comes to terms with her new abilities, she meets a CIA agent who tries to convince her that he is the only person she can trust.
Who’s in it. Red Sparrow stars Jennifer Lawrence as Dominika Egorova, Joel Edgerton as Nathaniel "Natan" Nash, Matthias Schoenaerts as Vanya Egorova and Charlotte Rampling as Matron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Red Sparrow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $151.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and 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 Sparrow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Sparrow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Sparrow (2018)?
- In US, Red Sparrow is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and 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 Sparrow worth watching?
- Red Sparrow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Sparrow?
- Red Sparrow stars Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling and Jeremy Irons.
- When was Red Sparrow released?
- Red Sparrow was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.