Red(2008)
They should have told the truth...
Red Synopsis
Avery, a reclusive older man, has a best friend in his dog, Red. When three teens kill Red without reason, Avery sets out for justice and redemption, attempting to follow the letter of the law. But when the law fails him, and the boys' father clearly defines right and wrong in his own way, Avery must avenge himself by any means possible.
Red (2008) is a drama and thriller film directed by Lucky McKee, released on August 8, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Brian Cox, Noel Fisher, Kyle Gallner and Shiloh Fernandez. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 292 ratings.
- Director:
- Lucky McKee
- Writers:
- Stephen Susco, Jack Ketchum, Jack Ketchum
- Producers:
- Trygve Allister Diesen, Norman Dreyfuss
- Cinematographer:
- Harald Gunnar Paalgard
- Composer:
- Søren Hyldgaard
- Production:
- Billy Goat Pictures, Tenk
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Red (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Red before you stream it.
Red Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Cox
as Avery Ludlow
Noel Fisher
as Danny
Kyle Gallner
as Harold
Shiloh Fernandez
as Pete Doust
Kim Dickens
as Carrie
Marcia Bennett
as Emma
Richard Riehle
as Sam
Tom Sizemore
as Michael McCormack
Ashley Laurence
as Mrs. McCormack
Robert Englund
as Mr. Doust
Amanda Plummer
as Mrs. Doust
Keith Buterbaugh
as Dean
Key crew
Directed by Lucky McKee, written by Stephen Susco, Jack Ketchum and Jack Ketchum, produced by Trygve Allister Diesen and Norman Dreyfuss.
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Red Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 292 ratings.
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Red – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red online?
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Red (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Red?
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The main cast of Red (2008) includes Brian Cox, Noel Fisher, Kyle Gallner, Shiloh Fernandez and Kim Dickens. The film was directed by Lucky McKee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Red released?
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Red was released on August 8, 2008 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Red worth watching?
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Red (2008) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 292 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Red?
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Yes. The official Red trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.