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In an alternate 1980s, the United States stands alone as communism grows stronger. When Soviet soldiers invade a small Colorado town, brothers Jed (Patrick Swayze) and Matt Eckert (Charlie Sheen) escape with friends to the forest. With their father, Tom (Harry Dean Stanton), a prisoner of the invading army, the children decide to fight against the Soviets. As the country comes under increasing attack, the group teams up with Lt. Col. Andrew Tanner (Powers Boothe) to take back their town.

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An appealing ensemble of young stars will have some audiences rooting for the Wolverines, but Red Dawn's self-seriousness can never conceal the silliness of its alarmist concept.

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Red Dawn | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Neil Jillett The Age (Australia) The right of people to abuse their freedom by making and showing a film as cynically provocative as Red Dawn is part of the price the rest of us must pay for living in a democracy. May 3, 2022 Full Review Red Dawn | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Kirk Ellis The Hollywood Reporter It packs plenty of rabble-rousing ammunition, but its sloppy execution is unlikely to win any merit badges for marksmanship. Aug 14, 2018 Full Review Red Dawn | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Jason Bailey Flavorwire When it was released in late summer of 1984, it was a big hit, which shouldn't come as a surprise; this was the year when Reagan won the presidency in a landslide, and if nothing else, 'Red Dawn' plays like a Reaganite masturbatory fantasy. Apr 14, 2017 Full Review Red Dawn | Rotten Tomatoes (4) David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Red Dawn‘s grip on the viewer is slowly-but-surely loosened as it progresses into a sluggish and increasingly uninvolving midsection... Rated: 2/4 Nov 17, 2024 Full Review Red Dawn | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Matt Brunson Film Frenzy No amount of warm and fuzzy ‘80s nostalgia can save this head-smackingly stupid action romp about a bunch of Colorado teens squaring off against Commie invaders. Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 19, 2024 Full Review Red Dawn | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review One could regard Milius’ treatment as almost mythic, his manner and characters spare, his ending grim and reflective on the historical pattern of occupying powers and the forces that resist them. Rated: 3/4 Sep 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph C I've watched this movie too many times to count. Is it a masterpiece of acting? No. Its just a fun 80s action movie that alot of us daydreamed about. Look I know its weird, but a ton of people growing up had fantasies about defending the US from foreign invaders. Sure its not realistic, but its just a fun cheesy movie. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Gary S Ok a great romp somewhat silly,as if the USA could be caught asleep like this,,, oblivious to a threat of such magnitude and get it's ass kicked is hardly believable, sorry what's that somebody in the background Tora Tora Tora. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Carlos I Ya know, I grew up with this movie and it always held it's status as a classic. Watching it with fresh eyes, it's a bit silly and drags in places, but it's still a great concept with an awesome cast. Rated 3.5/5 Stars • Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/26/24 Full Review Erin M Classic 80’s movie with all star cast, and lots of great action and war time drama. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Crazy P I think this is a really good movie even though it's messed up. Just too much crying. Background view of mountains and snow is pretty. A couple of GD so that's disappointing. Would recommend if you like war movies and revenge. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Koi P Friendship. Tragedy. Survival. Good movie. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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John Milius Director Patrick Swayze Jed Eckert C. Thomas Howell Robert Morris Lea Thompson Erica Charlie Sheen Matt Eckert Jennifer Grey Toni
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Synopsis In an alternate 1980s, the United States stands alone as communism grows stronger. When Soviet soldiers invade a small Colorado town, brothers Jed (Patrick Swayze) and Matt Eckert (Charlie Sheen) escape with friends to the forest. With their father, Tom (Harry Dean Stanton), a prisoner of the invading army, the children decide to fight against the Soviets. As the country comes under increasing attack, the group teams up with Lt. Col. Andrew Tanner (Powers Boothe) to take back their town.

Director
John Milius

Producer
Sidney Beckerman, Buzz Feitshans

Screenwriter
John Milius, Kevin Reynolds

Distributor
MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.

Production Co
Metro Goldwyn Mayer

Rating
PG-13

Genre
Action, Adventure

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 10, 1984, Original

Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2017

Runtime
1h 54m

Sound Mix
Surround
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