Red Dawn
Directed by John Milius
Starring Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, C. Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, Darren Dalton, Jennifer Grey, Powers Boothe, Brad Savage, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton
6.3/10
Vibes:some action
Vibes:adrenalinesuspenseintensity
Ideal when you feel…
Calm
Stressed
Angry
Calm Stressed AngryActionThrillerWarDrama
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.
- Original language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Screenplay
- John Milius, Kevin Reynolds
- Music
- Basil Poledouris
- Cinematography
- Ric Waite
- Cast
- Lea Thompson, Darren Dalton, Jennifer Grey, Powers Boothe, Brad Savage, Ben Johnson, Harry Dean Stanton
Updated August 14, 2026
Trailer
How to watch
Your ratingLog in to write a review
Frequently asked questions
Where to watch Red Dawn?
Red Dawn is streaming on Philo, AMC+, YouTube TV, AMC.
In the same universe
Not this one? Tell us your mood
Moodi suggests what to watch tonight, based on how you feel and your platforms.
Happy
Sad / low
Nostalgic
Romantic
Exhausted
Bored
Curious
