Movie
Red Dawn
1984PG-131h 54m6.3 / 10
In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
More about Red Dawn
Cast
Patrick SwayzeJed
Charlie SheenMatt
C. Thomas HowellRobert
Lea ThompsonErica
Darren DaltonDaryl
Jennifer GreyToni
Powers BootheAndy
Brad SavageDannyCredits
- Directed by
- John Milius
- Written by
- Kevin Reynolds, John Milius, Kevin Reynolds
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $17M
- Box office
- $38.4M
Production
United ArtistsUnited States- Sidney Beckerman Productions
- Valkyrie Films
Themes
anti-communismcoloradofightfightingfutureguerrilla warfareinvasionred army
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