Red Joan (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Red Joan is a thriller and history film directed by Trevor Nunn, running about 101 minutes. “To change the world, she betrayed her country” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London, England, May 2000. The peaceful life of elderly Joan Stanley is suddenly disrupted when she is arrested by the British Intelligence Service and accused of providing information to communist Russia during the forties.
Who’s in it. Red Joan stars Judi Dench as Joan Elizabeth Stanley, Sophie Cookson as Young Joan Elizabeth Stanley, Tom Hughes as Leo Galich and Tereza Srbova as Sonya Galich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Red Joan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Joan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Joan tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Joan (2018)?
- In US, Red Joan is available to stream on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Joan worth watching?
- Red Joan holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Joan?
- Red Joan stars Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Tom Hughes, Tereza Srbova and Stephen Campbell Moore.
- When was Red Joan released?
- Red Joan was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.