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6.7 / 10(7,353 votes)IMDbPG-1320101h 51m$199M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

RED

“Still armed. Still dangerous. Still got it.”

Synopsis

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

UK TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 14, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

January 12, 2011

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBlockbuster Success (3.43x ROI)

Production Budget

$58M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$199M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

3.43x

+$141M net gain

Theatrical Status

Mega Hit

Box office tier

Budget: $58MWorldwide: $199M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert Schwentke
Screenplay & Story
Jon Hoeber, Cully Hamner, Erich Hoeber, Warren Ellis
Original Score
Christophe Beck
Original Title
RED
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Russian
Runtime
1h 51m
Production Budget
$58M
Worldwide Gross
$199M
Production Studios
di Bonaventura Pictures, DC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert Schwentke

Screenplay & Story

Jon Hoeber, Cully Hamner, Erich Hoeber, Warren Ellis

Original Score & Music

Christophe Beck

Director of Photography

Florian Ballhaus, David Herrington, Gary Capo

Film Editing

Thom Noble

Producers

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mark Vahradian

Literary Origin & Source Material
Graphic Novel:Warren Ellis

Department Leadership Roster

Jon Hoeber

Writer

Robert Schwentke

Robert Schwentke

Director

Erich Hoeber

Erich Hoeber

Writer

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Lorenzo di Bonaventura

Producer

Florian Ballhaus

Florian Ballhaus

Director of Photography

Mark Vahradian

Mark Vahradian

Producer

Susan Lyall

Costume Design

Christophe Beck

Christophe Beck

Original Music Composer

Jamie Jones

Jamie Jones

Stunt Coordinator

Paul Jennings

Stunt Coordinator

Alec Hammond

Production Design

Randy Goux

Visual Effects Supervisor

Zachary Kinney

Visual Effects Supervisor

Marco Recuay

Visual Effects Supervisor

Rocco Passionino

Visual Effects Supervisor

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.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RED

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

What is RED about?

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

Who directed RED?

RED was directed by Robert Schwentke.

Who stars in RED?

The principal cast of RED includes Bruce Willis, John Malkovich, Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren, Mary-Louise Parker.

When was RED released and how long is it?

RED was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.

What was the box office and production budget of RED?

RED had a reported production budget of $58M and grossed $199M at the worldwide box office (3.43 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).

Who composed the musical score for RED?

The original motion picture soundtrack for RED was composed by Christophe Beck.

Is RED based on a book or true story?

RED is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Warren Ellis".

What is the age rating and content advisory for RED?

RED holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; 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.).