Red Dawn

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

John Milius

Producer:

Sidney Beckerman, Buzz Feitshans

Release Date:

Aug 10, 1984

Runtime:

1hr 54m

Synopsis

It is the dawn of World War III. In the western mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.

Cast

  • Patrick Swayze
  • C. Thomas Howell
  • Lea Thompson
  • Charlie Sheen
  • Jennifer Grey
  • Harry Dean Stanton
  • Powers Boothe
  • Darren Dalton

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Jun 10, 2002

    My friend’s dad was a cop and after hearing me say communism “works in theory!” made me watch this in their basement. After the movie ended he was like “I didn’t remember that movie being so bad” and I was like “I mean it wasn’t awful” and so nobody really learned anything.

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    Branson Reese
    Branson Reese
    Sep 27, 2015

    I'm still not sure what the strategic importance of rural Colorado is.

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    Blair
    Blair
    Nov 28, 2019

    Breakfast Club for fascists

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    dingsdaninja
    dingsdaninja
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    Mar 16, 2012

    A touchstone in 80s propaganda. Has to be seen to actually believe. The longer this film ages the more alienating and absurd yet profound it becomes. A spectacle like few I've seen, experiencing Red Dawn can only enlighten future generations at this point. "Aveeeenge me!"

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    Colin the dude
    Colin the dude
    Feb 8, 2017

    I've only watched the first 10 minutes of this so far and I am already planning on kicking my older brother in the balls the next time I see him for not putting this into my hands 25 years ago when he should have been doing his goddamned job of being an older…

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    CJ Probst
    CJ Probst
    Jun 24, 2026

    Jed and Toni walked (and got gunned down), so that Johnny and Baby could run (and eventually do lifts). Patrick Swayze Ranked

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    Geoff Ketchum
    Geoff Ketchum
  • Jan 11, 2020

    Me? Liking a piece of propaganda that I disagree with on almost every level? More likely than you’d think.

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    Ethan ☀️
    Ethan ☀️
    Jun 11, 2021

    i mean not only is it incredibly stupid propaganda it's also just very boring. the action is not interesting to watch and the movie is 2 hours long for no good reason. big thumbs down from me. the opening scene with the parachutes was cool as hell though. i think the movie…

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    cameron fetter
    cameron fetter
    Jun 1, 2020

    Yeah it'd be a huge shame if such a great democracy were taken over.

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    Will Sloan
    Will Sloan

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Metacritic

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Based on 15 Critics
5.6

USER SCORE (29)

Mixed or average reviews based on 29 Reviews
88

This is what we call a movie-movie, a movie that throws nuance and self-consciousness and artiness to the wind and concentrates on the slam-bam. It's richly entertaining, it's big, it moves fast. [10 Aug 1984, p.C1]

Metacritic review by Bill Cosford
Bill Cosford
Miami Herald

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Dawn (1984) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Red Dawn (1984)?
The movie is 1hr 54min long.
What's Red Dawn (1984) about?
It is the dawn of World War III. In the western mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.
Who's the cast of Red Dawn (1984)?
  • Patrick Swayze as Jed Eckert
  • C. Thomas Howell as Robert Morris
  • Lea Thompson as Erica
  • Charlie Sheen as Matt Eckert
  • Jennifer Grey as Toni
  • Harry Dean Stanton as Tom Eckert
  • Powers Boothe as Lt. Col. Andrew 'Andy' Tanner
  • Darren Dalton as Daryl
Who's the director behind Red Dawn (1984)?
John Milius directed Red Dawn (1984).
Who produced Red Dawn (1984)?
Sidney Beckerman and Buzz Feitshans produced Red Dawn (1984).