RED (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
RED is a 2010 action comedy directed by Robert Schwentke, starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren. It is partly based on RED by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $199 million worldwide on a $58 million budget. Critics gave it 60 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Robert Schwentke
- Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- Budget
- $58M
- Based on
- RED by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is RED About?
The premise of RED without spoilers, adapted from RED by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four highly skilled operatives find themselves framed for a crime and must rely on their combined skills to stay one step ahead of relentless adversaries. Their mission leads them to infiltrate the CIA headquarters, where they uncover a far-reaching conspiracy. Now, they must confront the agency they once served, all while racing against time to clear their names and protect national security.
RED Cast
Bruce Willis leads the cast, with Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren. Directed by Robert Schwentke.
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Director Robert Schwentke
More from Robert Schwentke
More films directed by Robert Schwentke, best-rated first: Seneca, The Captain, Tattoo and Flightplan.
RED Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave RED 60 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 60 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 67% User score
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RED Plot Summary
What happens in RED from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Former CIA black ops agent Frank Moses, played by Bruce Willis, has settled into a quiet suburban life where he often finds himself tearing up his pension checks just to engage in phone conversations with Sarah Ross, a charming call center employee who has captured his heart. However, the peace of his retirement is shattered when an assassination squad invades his home, prompting Frank to swiftly eliminate the attackers with his formidable skills. Recognizing that his phone calls with Sarah might have been monitored and fearing for her safety, Frank takes a drastic step — he travels to Missouri to rescue her, even resorting to kidnapping when she initially refuses to accompany him.
Full summary
The whole story of RED, scene by scene
RED Box Office & Budget
RED grossed $199 million worldwide on a $58 million budget, 3.4 times what it cost. $90.4 million came from the US and Canada and $108.6 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$199M
3.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $90.4M
- International
- $108.6M
- Budget
- $58M
RED Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 7 teasers and 1 featurette.
- Teaser Targets TV Spot
- Teaser Experience "Frank"
- Teaser "Story"
- Teaser "Joe"
How Well Do You Know RED?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Which actor plays former CIA black ops agent Frank Moses?
RED Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “RED: Retired” and “Extremely Dangerous”.
- Also known as
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- RED: Retired
- Extremely Dangerous
- 레드 - 아주 위험한 은퇴자들
- 레드
- Red: Πράκτορες Παροπλισμένοι Αλλά Πάντα Επικίνδυνοι
- R.E.D.
- R.E.D. 1 - Älter. Härter. Besser.
- RED 1
- 赤焰战场1
- БСП
- РЭД
- R.E.D. - Älter. Härter. Besser.
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- CIA Tái Xuất
- 赤焰战场
- RED: Perigosos
- רד
- БСП - Бесни Страшни Пенсии
- RED: Vo výslužbe a extrémne nebezpeční
- RED/レッド
- คนอึดต้องกลับมาอึด
- Greu de Pensionat
- RED - Aposentados e Perigosos
- 超危險特工
- Rizikinga Erzinti Diedukus
- Опасни пензионери
- Upokojeni, oboroženi, nevarni
- РЕД
- 猛火爆
- قرمز
- قمة الخطورة
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RED FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of RED, each answered in a sentence.
How long is RED?
RED runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was RED released?
RED was released on October 15, 2010.
Who directed RED?
RED was directed by Robert Schwentke.
More films by Robert Schwentke Who is in the cast of RED?
RED stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren.
How much did RED make at the box office?
RED grossed $199 million worldwide ($90.4 million domestic, $108.6 million international) on a budget of $58 million.
How is RED rated?
RED has 60 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is RED based on a book?
Yes. RED is partly adapted from RED by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner.
Does RED have a post-credit scene?
No. RED has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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