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Red Army (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Red Army is a 2014 biographical documentary directed by Gabe Polsky, starring Vyacheslav Fetisov. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $798,680 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
worldwide gross
$798.7K
Metascore
83
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Red Army (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Gabe Polsky
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Red Army About?

The premise of Red Army without spoilers.

Gabe Polsky’s documentary explores the remarkable story of the Soviet Union’s Red Army hockey team, charting their dominance on the world stage and the era of the USSR itself. Through the recollections of captain Slava Fetisov and other players, the film reveals the intense discipline, fierce rivalries, and personal sacrifices that fueled their success. It examines the team's remarkable rise and eventual decline, reflecting the broader political and social changes within the Soviet Union, and offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history.

Red Army Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • ice hockey team
  • sports team
  • second cold war
  • male ice skater
  • team
  • team spirit
  • ice hockey player
  • 1980s
  • success
  • ice skating
  • ice hockey
  • soviet union history
+30 more
  • detroit michigan
  • sportsman
  • winter sport
  • helmet
  • four word title
  • 1980 winter olympics
  • color in title
  • sports documentary
  • glory
  • winter olympics
  • olympic games of calgary 1988
  • olympic games of sarajevo 1984
  • miracle on ice
  • reference to leonid brezhnev
  • reference to ronald reagan
  • olympic games
  • patriotism
  • detroit red wings
  • friendship
  • friend
  • communism vs capitalism
  • socialism
  • cold war
  • discipline
  • national hockey league
  • nhl
  • kgb
  • ice rink
  • coach
  • cold war era
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Cast & crew

Red Army Cast

Vyacheslav Fetisov stars in Red Army. Directed by Gabe Polsky.

From the director

More from Gabe Polsky

More films directed by Gabe Polsky, best-rated first: Red Penguins, The Man Who Saves the World?, In Search of Greatness and The Motel Life.

Full filmography
Ratings

Red Army Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Red Army 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

Box office

Red Army Box Office

Red Army grossed $798,680 worldwide. $694,600 came from the US and Canada and $104,080 (13%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$798.7K

US & Canada
$694.6K
International
$104.1K
US & Canada 87% Rest of the world 13%
Videos

Red Army Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Red Army.

Red Army | Official Trailer HD (2014)
Details

Red Army Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “L'armée rouge” and “Red Army - Legenden auf dem Eis”.

Also known as
  • L'armée rouge
  • Red Army - Legenden auf dem Eis
  • Vörös hadsereg
  • Красная армия
  • Exército Vermelho
  • הנבחרת האדומה
  • Rudá mašina
  • הצבא האדום
  • 红军冰球队
  • 붉은 군단
  • Kızıl Ordu
  • Den røde ishockey-hær
+2 more
  • 冰上最強
  • L’Exèrcit Roig

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FAQ

Red Army FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Red Army, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Red Army?

Red Army runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Red Army released?

Red Army was released on November 14, 2014.

Who directed Red Army?

Red Army was directed by Gabe Polsky.

More films by Gabe Polsky

Who is in the cast of Red Army?

Red Army stars Vyacheslav Fetisov.

How much did Red Army make at the box office?

Red Army grossed $798,680 worldwide ($694,600 domestic, $104,080 international).

How is Red Army rated?

Red Army has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does Red Army have a post-credit scene?

No. Red Army has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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