Red Dawn(1984)
“In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.”
Overview
It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.
Director
John Milius
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$38M
Cast
Patrick Swayze
as Jed
Charlie Sheen
as Matt
C. Thomas Howell
as Robert
Lea Thompson
as Erica
Darren Dalton
as Daryl
Jennifer Grey
as Toni
Powers Boothe
as Andy
Brad Savage
as Danny
Ben Johnson
as Mason
Harry Dean Stanton
as Mr. Eckert
William Smith
as Strelnikov
Ron O'Neal
as Bella
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$38M
Production Companies
United Artists • Sidney Beckerman Productions • Valkyrie Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Dawn?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Red Dawn (1984).
What is Red Dawn about?▼
It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.
Who directed Red Dawn?▼
Red Dawn was directed by John Milius and released in 1984. It is a action, thriller, war, drama film.
How long is Red Dawn?▼
Red Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in Red Dawn?▼
The cast of Red Dawn includes Patrick Swayze as Jed, Charlie Sheen as Matt, C. Thomas Howell as Robert, Lea Thompson as Erica, Darren Dalton as Daryl and more.
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