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The Red Baron (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Red Baron is a 2010 action drama directed by Nikolai Müllerschön, starring Matthias Schweighöfer, Til Schweiger and Joseph Fiennes. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $6,196 worldwide. Critics gave it 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

IMDb rating
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
worldwide gross
$6.2K
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The Red Baron (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Red Baron About?

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

During World War I, Manfred von Richthofen, known as "The Red Baron," approaches aerial combat as a calculated game, concealing the grim reality of the war below. His distinctive red aircraft becomes a symbol of German air power, earning him widespread fame. However, a relationship with a brave nurse, Kate, challenges his perspective, revealing the true cost of the conflict and his involvement in the propaganda surrounding it. He begins to question the romanticized image he embodies and the devastating impact of his actions.

The Red Baron Themes & Keywords

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  • imperial german army
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Cast & crew

The Red Baron Cast

Matthias Schweighöfer leads the cast, with Til Schweiger and Joseph Fiennes. Directed by Nikolai Müllerschön; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nikolai Müllerschön

More films directed by Nikolai Müllerschön: Harms and The Red Baron.

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Ratings

The Red Baron Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Red Baron 13% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.

Plot

The Red Baron Plot Summary

What happens in The Red Baron 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 the year 1906, a young Baron Manfred Von Richthofen, portrayed by Tomas Koutnik, embarks on a deer hunting expedition alongside his younger brother and cousin, Lothar and Wolfram. The tranquility of their adventure is interrupted by the sound of an airplane flying overhead, igniting a sense of wonder within the young Baron as he rides off on horseback, waving in fascination at the soaring machine.

Full summary

The whole story of The Red Baron, scene by scene

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Box office

The Red Baron Box Office

The Red Baron grossed $6,196 worldwide.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.2K

US & Canada
$6.2K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Red Baron?

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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FAQ

The Red Baron FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Red Baron?

The Red Baron runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Red Baron released?

The Red Baron was released on February 19, 2010.

Who directed The Red Baron?

The Red Baron was directed by Nikolai Müllerschön.

More films by Nikolai Müllerschön

Who is in the cast of The Red Baron?

The Red Baron stars Matthias Schweighöfer, Til Schweiger and Joseph Fiennes, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Red Baron make at the box office?

The Red Baron grossed $6,196 worldwide.

How is The Red Baron rated?

The Red Baron has 6.3/10 on IMDb and 13% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Does The Red Baron have a post-credit scene?

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

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