Red Eye (2005)
A woman trapped on a red-eye flight must outwit a killer to save her father and a politician.
An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.
How intense is Red Eye?
Red Eye is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Red Eye feels like
- Tone
- suspensefultensegritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Red Eye
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Red Eye for you?
Is Red Eye scary?
Only a little. Red Eye has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Red Eye gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Red Eye sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Red Eye OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Red Eye?
Red Eye runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream Red Eye?
Red Eye is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and YouTube (free).
Does Red Eye have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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