Reds (1981): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Reds is a 1981 biographical drama starring Diane Keaton and Warren Beatty. It runs 3 hours 15 minutes and earned $40.4 million worldwide on a $32 million budget. It won 3 Oscars, including Actress in a Supporting Role and Cinematography, and 6 awards in all. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 15m (195 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $32M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Reds About?
The premise of Reds without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the Russian Revolution, American journalist John Reed immerses himself in the events, documenting the upheaval and reporting on the Bolshevik cause. As he chronicles the revolution, he experiences love and loss, and his own political convictions deepen. The film explores themes of idealism, sacrifice, and the profound impact of historical events on individual lives, portraying a pivotal moment in history through the eyes of a passionate observer.
Reds Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- october revolution
- russian revolution
- year 1917
- bolshevik revolution
- train
- bolshevik
- reporter
- journalist
- st. petersburg russia
- sex scene
- winter palace
- the internationale
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- american communist
- communism
- interview
- revolutionary
- love
- soviet union
- epic
- based on true story
- directed by star
- communist revolution
- revolution
- russian military
- russian history
- labor struggle
- saint petersburg russia
- reference to j. p. morgan
- reference to the flatiron building manhattan new york city
- reference to greenwich village
- reference to washington square
- reference to edna st. vincent millay
- reference to charles evans hughes
- reference to woodrow wilson
- reference to walt whitman
- reference to free love
- reference to eugene v. debs
- reference to margaret sanger
- reference to menage a trois
- reference to karl marx
- reference to czar nicholas ii
- christmas
- year 1915
- socialist
- provincetown massachusetts
- new york city
- love triangle
- anti war protest
- anti war protester
- kidney trouble
Reds Cast
Diane Keaton leads the cast, with Warren Beatty.
Reds Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Reds 76 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 69% User score
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Reds Plot Summary
What happens in Reds from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1915, Louise Bryant, a married journalist and suffragist, meets the radical journalist John Reed at a lecture in Portland, Oregon, and is drawn to his ardent idealism. What begins as a chance encounter becomes a deep dive into international politics, as a night-long interview helps Bryant see that writing has been her true escape from a life she finds frustratING.
Full summary
The whole story of Reds, scene by scene
Reds Box Office & Budget
Reds grossed $40.4 million worldwide on a $32 million budget, 1.3 times what it cost. $40.4 million came from the US and Canada and $129 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$40.4M
1.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $40.4M
- International
- $129
- Budget
- $32M
Reds Awards & Nominations
Reds won 3 Oscars, including Actress in a Supporting Role and Cinematography, and 6 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1982, with 3 wins from 12 nominations.
6 wins27 nominations4 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1983 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Jack Nicholson
- Won Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Maureen Stapleton
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Best Actress in a Leading Role – Diane Keaton
- Nominated Best Cinematography
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Oscars 1982 3 wins · 12 nominations- Won Actress in a Supporting Role – Maureen Stapleton
- Won Cinematography
- Won Directing – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Jack Nicholson
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DGA Awards 1982 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Feature Film – Warren Beatty
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Golden Globes 1982 7 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Warren Beatty
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Diane Keaton
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Warren Beatty
Reds Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Reds.
How Well Do You Know Reds?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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Which actress portrays Louise Bryant in the film?
Cars in Reds
8 cars on screen, including the Clément Bayard unknown and the Ford Model T.
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Dodge Brothers Roadster Background role
Reds Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Reds - Ein Mann kämpft für Gerechtigkeit” and “Reds: The John Reed Story”.
- Also known as
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- Reds - Ein Mann kämpft für Gerechtigkeit
- Reds: The John Reed Story
- John Reed: The Ten Days That Shook the World
- Comrades
- Les rouges
- The John Reed and Louise Bryant Story
- Rojos
- 烽火赤焰万里情
- Vörösök
- Οι Κόκκινοι
- Красные
- Kızıllar
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- 레즈
- Червените
- 赤焰烽火萬里情
- Punaiset
- אדומים
- Raudonieji, წითლები
- Czerwoni
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Movies Like Reds
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Red Hot, Reds of Ireland and The Red Dance.
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Reds FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Reds, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Reds?
Reds runs 3 hours 15 minutes (195 minutes).
When was Reds released?
Reds was released on December 25, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Reds?
Reds stars Diane Keaton and Warren Beatty.
How much did Reds make at the box office?
Reds grossed $40.4 million worldwide ($40.4 million domestic, $129 international) on a budget of $32 million.
How is Reds rated?
Reds has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 76 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
What awards did Reds win?
Reds won 6 awards from 27 nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the BAFTA 1983.
Does Reds have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Reds has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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