Red (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Red is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Lucky McKee and Trygve Allister Diesen. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $15,617 worldwide. Critics gave it 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Directors
- Lucky McKee and Trygve Allister Diesen
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red About?
The premise of Red without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a small town haunted by the past, a Korean War veteran's world is irrevocably changed when his beloved dog, Red, is viciously killed by three young boys. Driven by grief and a thirst for justice, Avery Ludlow begins a dangerous search for the truth, confronting a community unwilling to acknowledge the crime and facing ridicule from those connected to the killers. He relentlessly pursues answers, battling apathy and risking everything to honor Red's memory.
Red Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- spy
- female assassin
- cia central intelligence agency
- cia headquarters langley virginia
- assassin
- retirement
- impersonating a firefighter
- cia agent
- office cubicle
- tape over mouth
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- telephone call
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- blowtorch
- kansas
- new york
- eagle's nest
- langley virginia
- team action
- villainess
- spy action
- agent
- paranoia
- dark comedy
- interrogation
- russian
- handcuff key
- tearing up a bank check
- explosive vest
- smoke grenade
- fire alarm
- fundraiser
- military dress uniform
- crashing through a window
- rocket propelled grenade
- boeing 727
- underground home
- crossbow
- redacted document
- woman tied to a bed
- go bag
- duct tape gag
- govenment check
- tied feet
- die hard scenario
- safe room
- police officer
- kiss
- hand kissing
- speech
- the white house washington d.c.
The Director of Red
Directed by Lucky McKee and Trygve Allister Diesen.
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Co-director Lucky McKee - Co-director Trygve Allister Diesen
Red Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Red 61 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 61 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 62% 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
Frank Moses, portrayed by Bruce Willis, is a retired black-ops CIA agent enjoying a quiet life in Parma Heights, Ohio. Yet, loneliness shadows him, prompting frequent phone conversations with Sarah, a customer service representative played by Mary-Louise Parker, who works at his pension office in Kansas City. To sustain these conversations, Frank concocts schemes, like fabricating lost pension checks to draw her in.
Full summary
The whole story of Red, scene by scene
Red Box Office
Red grossed $15,617 worldwide. $4,643 came from the US and Canada and $10,974 (70%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.6K
- US & Canada
- $4.6K
- International
- $11K
Red Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Red.
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Frank Moses' profession before retirement?
Cars in Red
6 cars on screen, including the 1973 Ford F-350 and the 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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1973 Ford F-350 Main role -
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Important role -
2001 Chevrolet Silverado HD Important role -
Volvo V70 Minor role
Red Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Red 2008” and “Red (Debieron decir la verdad...)”.
- Also known as
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- Red 2008
- Red (Debieron decir la verdad...)
- Рыжий
- Blutrot
- Rastros de Vingança
- Red - Blutrot
- Hyvitys
- רד
- Redemption - Opgørelsen
- Bosszú
- Кучето Ред
- 레드
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- 雷德怒潮
- Redemption - Uppgörelsen
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Movies Like Red
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Red Team, Agent Red and Red Canyon.
Red FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Red, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red?
Red runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Red released?
Red was released on August 8, 2008.
Who directed Red?
Red was directed by Lucky McKee and Trygve Allister Diesen.
More films by Lucky McKee How much did Red make at the box office?
Red grossed $15,617 worldwide ($4,643 domestic, $10,974 international).
How is Red rated?
Red has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 61 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Red have a post-credit scene?
No. Red has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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