Red State (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2011, Red State is an action, thriller and horror film directed by Kevin Smith, running about 88 minutes. “Fear God.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in Middle America, a group of teens receive an online invitation for sex, though they soon encounter Christian fundamentalists with a much more sinister agenda.
Who’s in it. Red State stars Michael Parks as Pastor Abin Cooper, John Goodman as Joseph Keenan, Melissa Leo as Sara and Michael Angarano as Travis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Red State has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red State page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red State 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 State (2011)?
- In US, Red State is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red State worth watching?
- Red State holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red State?
- Red State stars Michael Parks, John Goodman, Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano and Kyle Gallner.
- When was Red State released?
- Red State was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.