Red Eye (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2005, Red Eye is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Wes Craven, running about 85 minutes. “Fear takes flight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman is kidnapped by a stranger on a routine flight. Threatened by the potential murder of her father, she is pulled into a plot to assist her captor in offing a politician.
Who’s in it. Red Eye stars Rachel McAdams as Lisa Reisert, Cillian Murphy as Jackson Rippner, Brian Cox as Joe Reisert and Jayma Mays as Cynthia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Red Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $57.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Eye (2005)?
- In US, Red Eye is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium 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 Eye worth watching?
- Red Eye holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Eye?
- Red Eye stars Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, Brian Cox, Jayma Mays and Jack Scalia.
- When was Red Eye released?
- Red Eye was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.