Red Lights (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Red Lights is a 2012 drama thriller starring Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $14.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 53m (113 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Millennium Entertainment
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Red Lights About?
The premise of Red Lights without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A psychologist and her assistant investigate fraudulent psychics, dedicated to exposing deception. Their latest case focuses on Simon Silver, a famous blind medium who has resurfaced after three decades, shrouded in unsettling rumors. As they delve into Silver's past and methods, the investigator finds his own skepticism challenged, and the distinction between genuine ability and elaborate trickery becomes increasingly unclear. The pursuit of truth leads them down a path where reality itself is questioned.
Red Lights Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychic
- revelation
- obsession
- reference to shakespeare's hamlet
- reference to galileo
- reference to vincent van gogh
- younger version of character
- road trip
- debunker
- binoculars
- vibration
- charlatan
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- pierced lip
- black and white photograph
- loud music
- startled by phone
- reflection in glasses
- billboard
- debate
- psychic surgery
- smashing a mirror with one's fist
- breaking a window
- facial cut
- mob of reporters
- spitting on someone
- choke hold
- bird strike
- shard of glass in foot
- flickering lights
- trashed office
- thoughtography
- holding someone's head in a toilet
- some scenes in black and white
- standing in the rain with an umbrella
- on the scene newscast
- punched in the face multiple times
- pretending to be psychic
- man urinates in a restroom
- man uses crutches
- woman uses a wheelchair
- motor vehicle
- car
- u.s. car
- pontiac
- pontiac motor vehicle
- pontiac car
- pontiac catalina
- italian car
- maserati
- maserati motor vehicle
Red Lights Cast
Robert De Niro leads the cast, with Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy.
Red Lights Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Red Lights 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 5.7
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
118 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.1 /5
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Red Lights Plot Summary
What happens in Red Lights from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Margaret Matheson and her partner, Tom Buckley, are renowned investigators of paranormal phenomena. As professional skeptics, they have successfully exposed numerous fraudulent practices such as mind readers, ghost hunters, and faith healers by identifying what Matheson refers to as red lights—the subtle indicators that reveal the deceptive nature behind these supernatural claims.
However, turmoil arises when the legendary blind psychic, Simon Silver, makes a shocking return to public life after a 30-year hiatus. Matheson, once a fearless opponent to such mystics, cautions Buckley against confronting Silver, fearing that his charisma and spoon-bending abilities conceal a sinister connection to the mysterious death of a prominent critic from three decades prior. She believes Silver poses a significant danger that should not be ignored.
Full summary
The whole story of Red Lights, scene by scene
Red Lights Box Office
Red Lights grossed $14.1 million worldwide. $52,624 came from the US and Canada and $14.1 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.1M
- US & Canada
- $52.6K
- International
- $14.1M
Red Lights Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Red Lights.
How Well Do You Know Red Lights?
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 10: not answered
Who is the main character that leads the investigation against Simon Silver?
Cars in Red Lights
11 cars on screen, including the 1977 Pontiac Catalina and the 2010 Maserati Quattroporte V.
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1977 Pontiac Catalina Main role -
2010 Maserati Quattroporte V Important role -
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role -
2002 Dodge Ram Minor role
Red Lights Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Luces rojas” and “レッド・ライト”.
- Also known as
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- Luces rojas
- レッド・ライト
- Poderes Ocultos
- Les voyants rouges
- 异能感应
- 红灯
- אורות אדומים
- Medyum
- Красные огни
- Red Lights - Mentes Poderosas
- Czerwone światła
- A gyilkos médium
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- Crvena svjetla
- Červená světla
- Lumini roșii
- Llums vermells
- Червоні вогні
- Poder Paranormal
- Червени светлини
- 레드 라이트
- Červené svetlá
- Sarkanās gaismas
- 異能感應
- Raudonos šviesos
- Rdeče luči
- 第7度感應
- เรด ไลท์ส
- چراغهای قرمز
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Red Lights FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Red Lights, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Lights?
Red Lights runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).
When was Red Lights released?
Red Lights was released on July 13, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Red Lights?
Red Lights stars Robert De Niro, Sigourney Weaver and Cillian Murphy, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Red Lights make at the box office?
Red Lights grossed $14.1 million worldwide ($52,624 domestic, $14.1 million international).
How is Red Lights rated?
Red Lights has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Red Lights have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Red Lights has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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