Red Dawn
In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.
1984 • 114 min • Action · Thriller · War · Drama
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 63 Audience · 912 · 100%
In an alternate Cold War, Soviet forces invade a small American town, and a group of teenagers must band together to become guerrilla fighters. They risk their lives to defend their home and country against the occupying army.
- Violence & peril
- 8/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Frequent gunfire and combat sequences
- Depicts loss of life and intense situations
- Some thematic elements of war trauma
What it models well
- Courage in the face of overwhelming odds
- Patriotism and defense of home
- Resourcefulness and survival instincts
Talk about it after
- The nature of war and invasion
- The sacrifices made during wartime
- The importance of freedom
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Top billed cast
Director: John Milius • Crew: John Milius, Kevin Reynolds, Kevin Reynolds
Trailers & clips
Red Dawn (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
The Teens Set Up a Trap
Dad's Goodbye: 'Avenge Me' Scene
Opening Scene: Paramilitary Invasion
The Wolverines
Official Trailer
Bonus Clip 1: Casting Lea Thompson and Jennifer Grey
Bonus Clip 2: The Weapons
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.3/10 (912)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Box office
- $38,400,000
- IMDb
- tt0087985