Red Sparrow (2018)
A ballerina's career-ending injury leads her to a brutal spy school, training her mind and body as weapons.
Prima ballerina Dominika Egorova faces a bleak and uncertain future after she suffers an injury that ends her career. She soon turns to Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons. Dominika emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow after completing the sadistic training process. As she comes to terms with her new abilities, she meets a CIA agent who tries to convince her that he is the only person she can trust.
How intense is Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Red Sparrow feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittytensepulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Red Sparrow
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Red Sparrow for you?
Is Red Sparrow scary?
Only a little. Red Sparrow has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Red Sparrow gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Red Sparrow sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Red Sparrow OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow runs 2h 20m.
Where can I stream Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Red Sparrow have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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