Red Sparrow (2018)
English thriller film directed by Francis Lawrence
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m 139 min
- Released
- 2 March 2018
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Red Sparrow has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes (139 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 2 March 2018. It is directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton and Jeremy Irons.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Francis Lawrence
- Cast
- Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Jeremy Irons, Matthias Schoenaerts, Sergei Polunin, Kristof Konrad, Ciarán Hinds, Joely Richardson, Mary-Louise Parker, Charlotte Rampling, Douglas Hodge, Thekla Reuten
- Cinematography
- Jo Willems
- Editing
- Alan Edward Bell
- Music
- James Newton Howard
- Written by
- Justin Haythe, Eric Warren Singer
- Produced by
- Peter Chernin, Steven Zaillian, Jenno Topping
- Production
- Chernin Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, Peter Chernin
- Distribution
- 20th Century Studios, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $69 million
- Box office
- $46.87 million
- Based on
- Red Sparrow
- Set in
- London
- Filmed in
- Fabó Éva Swimming Pool, Festetics Palace, Dég, Hungarian State Opera House
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 March 2018
- First shown
- 1 March 2018 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes, or 139 min.
When did Red Sparrow release?
Red Sparrow released on 2 March 2018.
Who directed Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow is directed by Francis Lawrence.
Who is in the cast of Red Sparrow?
The cast of Red Sparrow includes Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Jeremy Irons, Matthias Schoenaerts, Sergei Polunin and Kristof Konrad.
Where can I watch Red Sparrow online?
Red Sparrow streams on Netflix.
How much did Red Sparrow earn at the box office?
Red Sparrow grossed $46.87 million on a budget of $69 million.
What is Red Sparrow rated in the US?
Red Sparrow is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Red Sparrow based on a true story or a book?
Red Sparrow is based on Red Sparrow.
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