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6.4 / 10(2,649 votes)IMDbPG-1320051h 25m$57.9M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Red Eye

“Fear takes flight.”

Synopsis

An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.

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Red Eye - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-09

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Los Angeles, California

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

August 19, 2005

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 10, 2006

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.23x ROI)

Production Budget

$26M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$57.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.23x

+$31.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $26MWorldwide: $57.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Wes Craven
Screenplay & Story
Carl Ellsworth
Original Score
Marco Beltrami
Original Title
Red Eye
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Russian
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Budget
$26M
Worldwide Gross
$57.9M
Production Studios
DreamWorks Pictures, Craven-Maddalena Films, BenderSpink

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Wes Craven

Screenplay & Story

Carl Ellsworth, Dan Foos

Original Score & Music

Marco Beltrami

Director of Photography

Robert D. Yeoman, Peter Lyons Collister

Film Editing

Stuart Levy, Patrick Lussier

Producers

Chris Bender, Marianne Maddalena, Bonnie Curtis, Jim Lemley, Mason Novick

Department Leadership Roster

Wes Craven

Wes Craven

Director

Chris Bender

Chris Bender

Producer

Marianne Maddalena

Marianne Maddalena

Producer

Marco Beltrami

Marco Beltrami

Original Music Composer

Robert D. Yeoman

Robert D. Yeoman

Director of Photography

Stuart Levy

Stuart Levy

Editor

Patrick Lussier

Patrick Lussier

Editor

Mary Claire Hannan

Mary Claire Hannan

Costume Design

Carl Ellsworth

Carl Ellsworth

Screenplay

John E. Sullivan

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jerry Pooler

Visual Effects Supervisor

David Lingenfelser

Visual Effects Supervisor

Bruce Alan Miller

Production Design

Joel Kramer

Joel Kramer

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Canada18A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Eye.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Eye

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Red Eye about?

An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.

Who directed Red Eye?

Red Eye was directed by Wes Craven.

Who stars in Red Eye?

The principal cast of Red Eye includes Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, Brian Cox, Jayma Mays, Jack Scalia.

When was Red Eye released and how long is it?

Red Eye was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

What was the box office and production budget of Red Eye?

Red Eye had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $57.9M at the worldwide box office (2.23 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Red Eye?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Eye was composed by Marco Beltrami.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Eye?

Red Eye holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).