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Redline (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Redline is a 2007 action film directed by Andy Cheng, starring Eddie Griffin, Nathan Phillips and Nadia Bjorlin. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $8.3 million worldwide on a $26 million budget. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

IMDb rating
7.5/10
worldwide gross
$8.3M
Metascore
24
budget
$26M
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Redline (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Andy Cheng
Genre
Action
Original language
Japanese
Budget
$26M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Redline About?

The premise of Redline without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A daring thrill-seeker enters a rare, high-stakes competition held only every five years, pushing his skills and courage to the extreme. While navigating the dangerous course, he becomes captivated by a mysterious woman, leading to a passionate and adrenaline-fueled encounter that challenges his resolve and tests the boundaries of his abilities.

Redline Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • younger version of character
  • nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • childhood crush
  • biopunk
  • anime animation
  • female pedal pumping
  • kaiju
  • for grown ups animation
  • tournament
  • racing
  • kiss
+26 more
  • mafia
  • government
  • daredevil
  • race fixing
  • crying
  • avant garde
  • media coverage
  • attack
  • weapon
  • fight
  • one word title
  • color in title
  • driving
  • car accident
  • race car
  • planet
  • spaceship
  • betting
  • flashback
  • watching tv
  • male female relationship
  • creature
  • race
  • anime
  • title spoken by character
  • breasts
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Cast & crew

Redline Cast

Eddie Griffin leads the cast, with Nathan Phillips and Nadia Bjorlin. Directed by Andy Cheng.

Ratings

Redline Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Redline 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.

Plot

Redline Plot Summary

What happens in Redline from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Natasha Martin is an auto mechanic and aspiring musician who is invited to join music producer Infamous aboard his private jet en route to Las Vegas in appreciation of her services on his Ford GT. She is also a highly skilled race car driver, but carries the weight of memories from her father’s death at a NASCAR race years earlier. This dual life sets the stage for a journey that blends high-speed competition with a tense web of personal history and crime.

Full summary

The whole story of Redline, scene by scene

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Box office

Redline Box Office & Budget

Redline grossed $8.3 million worldwide on a $26 million budget, 32% of what it cost. $6.9 million came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (17%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.3M

32% of its budget back

US & Canada
$6.9M
International
$1.4M
Budget
$26M
US & Canada 83% Rest of the world 17%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Redline?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the film's main female protagonist who is both a mechanic and a race car driver?

Cars

Cars in Redline

84 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ferrari Enzo and the 2005 Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster.

All 84 cars
  • 2003 Ferrari Enzo in Redline 2003 Ferrari Enzo Main role
  • 2005 Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster in Redline 2005 Lamborghini Murciélago Roadster Main role
  • 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 in Redline 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Important role
  • Ducati 999 in Redline Ducati 999 Important role
Details

Redline Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Red Line” and “Жажда скорости”.

Also known as
  • Red Line
  • Жажда скорости
  • Speed Returns
  • Redline - Velocidade sem Limites
  • Hız Tutkusu
  • Velocidade sem Limites
  • Redline - Padlógázzal
  • קו אדום
  • 데스 드라이브
  • Linia ryzyka
  • Жажда за скорост
  • 狂野时速
+7 more
  • Finišo linija
  • Maximální rychlost
  • Жага швидкості
  • Velocidad sin Límites
  • 狂野時速
  • ซิ่งทะลุเพดานนรก
  • Linia roșie

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FAQ

Redline FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Redline?

Redline runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Redline released?

Redline was released on April 13, 2007.

Who directed Redline?

Redline was directed by Andy Cheng.

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Who is in the cast of Redline?

Redline stars Eddie Griffin, Nathan Phillips and Nadia Bjorlin.

How much did Redline make at the box office?

Redline grossed $8.3 million worldwide ($6.9 million domestic, $1.4 million international) on a budget of $26 million.

How is Redline rated?

Redline has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.

Does Redline have a post-credit scene?

No. Redline has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Redline in?

The original language of Redline is Japanese.

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