Red One (2024)
A whimsical, briskly paced fantasy adventure sends an unlikely duo on an epic, broad-humored quest to save Christmas.
After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
How intense is Red One?
Red One has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG-13.
What Red One feels like
- Tone
- epicwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightPartyComfort watch
Where to stream Red One
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Red One for you?
Is Red One scary?
No. Red One is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Red One gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Red One sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Red One OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Red One?
Red One runs 2h 4m.
Where can I stream Red One?
Red One is streaming on Prime Video.
Does Red One have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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