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Where to Watch Red Sun(1971)
“The greatest fighting machine the West has ever known.”
Looking for where to watch Red Sun? You can currently find Red Sun online through Philo, Amazon Video, and Apple iTunes. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
In 1870, Japanese ambassador Sakaguchi and his entourage travel by train to Washington to deliver a valuable sword to the President of the United States, a gift from the Emperor of Japan. On board the same train are two robbers, Link and Gauche, ready to make their move…
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Red Sun (1971), directed by Terence Young, is a western film and is available to stream on 13 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.8/10 and 40% on Rotten Tomatoes from 313 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1971, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s western, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Charles Bronson, Ursula Andress, and Toshirō Mifune. 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 Sun online, the best option is Philo for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Great Train Robbery and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Red Sun isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Philo.
- Red Sun is available to stream on Philo in the US.
- No — Red Sun isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Philo.
- Yes — Red Sun is available to stream for free (with ads) on Darkroom, Fawesome, Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi, and it's also included with Philo.
- Red Sun runs 1h 54m (114 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%.
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