Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974(2009)
“An epic tale of murder, corruption and obsession.”
Overview
Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay goes missing, Eddie and his colleague, Barry, persuade their editor to let them investigate links with two similar abductions that draw them into a deadly world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking revelations and police brutality.
Director
Julian Jarrold
Studio
Screen Yorkshire
Budget
$9M
Cast
Andrew Garfield
as Eddie Dunford
Warren Clarke
as Bill Molloy
Sean Bean
as John Dawson
David Morrissey
as Maurice Jobson
John Henshaw
as Bill Hadley
Anthony Flanagan
as Barry Gannon
Jennifer Hennessy
as Mrs Kemplay
Mary Jo Randle
as Eddie's Mum
Rita May
as Aunty Win
Rachel Jane Allen
as Susan Dunford
Graham Walker
as Uncle Eric
Michelle Dockery
as Kathryn Tyler
Where to Watch
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTubeAvailability may vary by region. Some links are affiliate links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$9M
Production Companies
Screen Yorkshire • Lipsync Productions • Revolution Films
You Might Also Like
Drama / Crime
Jesse Stone: Sea Change
2007
Crime / Drama
Dolores Claiborne
1995
Crime / Thriller
Natural Born Killers
1994
Thriller / Action
God Is a Bullet
2023
Crime / Drama
Summer of Sam
1999
Crime / Drama
Citizen X
1995
Action / Thriller
Walking Tall: Lone Justice
2007
Crime / Drama
True Confessions
1981
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009).
What is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 about?▼
Yorkshire, 1974. Fear, mistrust and institutionalised police corruption are running riot. Rookie journalist Eddie Dunford is determined to search for the truth in an increasingly complex maze of lies and deceit surrounding the police investigation into a series of child abductions. When young Clare Kemplay goes missing, Eddie and his colleague, Barry, persuade their editor to let them investigate links with two similar abductions that draw them into a deadly world of secrecy, intimidation, shocking revelations and police brutality.
Who directed Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?▼
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 was directed by Julian Jarrold and released in 2009. It is a thriller, mystery, crime, drama, tv movie film.
How long is Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?▼
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974?▼
The cast of Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 includes Andrew Garfield as Eddie Dunford, Warren Clarke as Bill Molloy, Sean Bean as John Dawson, David Morrissey as Maurice Jobson, John Henshaw as Bill Hadley and more.
Explore More by Genre
Need a recommendation?
Tell us your mood and we'll pick the perfect movie for you.