Red (2010 film)

Red
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRobert Schwentke
Screenplay by
  • Jon Hoeber
  • Erich Hoeber
Based on
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFlorian Ballhaus
Edited byThom Noble
Music byChristophe Beck
Production
company
Distributed bySummit Entertainment
Release dates
  • September 29, 2010 (2010-09-29) (Fantastic Fest)
  • October 15, 2010 (2010-10-15) (United States)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$58–60 million
Box office$199 million

Red is a 2010 American action comedy film directed by Robert Schwentke, based on the comic book series by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner. The film stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Karl Urban, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cox, Julian McMahon and Richard Dreyfuss. The plot involves Frank Moses, a former black-ops agent who reunites with his old team to capture an assassin who has vowed to kill him.

Red premiered at the Fantastic Fest on September 29, 2010, and was released in the United States on October 15, by Summit Entertainment. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the 68th Golden Globe Awards. A sequel, Red 2, was released in 2013.