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Red Dawn (1984), directed by John Milius, is an action film and is available to stream on 16 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.3/10 and 48% on Rotten Tomatoes from 879 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Released in 1984, it's a 1980s action that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and C. Thomas Howell. At 114 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Red Dawn online, the best option is Amazon Prime Video for subscribers, and it's also included with MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Metropolis and The Mist, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Red Dawn isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- Red Dawn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
- Yes — Red Dawn is currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- Yes — Red Dawn is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi, and it's also included with Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
- Red Dawn runs 1h 54m (114 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 48% · Metacritic 53/100.
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