Red Dawn
“In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.”
Synopsis
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.
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Red Dawn (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-30
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Patrick Swayze
Jed
Charlie Sheen
Matt
C. Thomas Howell
Robert
Lea Thompson
Erica
Darren Dalton
Daryl
Jennifer Grey
Toni
Powers Boothe
Andy
Brad Savage
Danny
Ben Johnson
Mason
Harry Dean Stanton
Mr. Eckert
William Smith
Strelnikov
Ron O'Neal
Bella
Vladek Sheybal
Bratchenko
Frank McRae
Mr. Teasdale
Lane Smith
Mayor Bates
Roy Jenson
Mr. Morris
Pepe Serna
Aardvark's Father
Radames Pera
Stepan Gorsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$38.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.26x
+$21.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Milius
- Screenplay & Story
- John Milius, Kevin Reynolds
- Original Score
- Basil Poledouris
- Original Title
- Red Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $38.4M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Sidney Beckerman Productions, Valkyrie Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Milius
John Milius, Kevin Reynolds
Basil Poledouris
Ric Waite, Frederick Elmes
Thom Noble
Barry Beckerman, Buzz Feitshans, Sidney Beckerman
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Beckerman
Producer
Buzz Feitshans
Producer
Basil Poledouris
Original Music Composer
John Milius
Director
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Thom Noble
Editor
John Milius
Screenplay
Kevin Reynolds
Screenplay
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Red Dawn?
The principal cast of Red Dawn includes Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Darren Dalton.
When was Red Dawn released and how long is it?
Red Dawn was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Red Dawn?
Red Dawn had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $38.4M at the worldwide box office (2.26 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Red Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Dawn was composed by Basil Poledouris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Red Dawn?
Red Dawn holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).