Three Colors: Red (1994)
A model and a retired judge form an intimate bond amidst melancholy, atmospheric mystery and dreamlike romance.
Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.
How intense is Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Three Colors: Red feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateatmosphericdreamlike
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Three Colors: Red
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Is Three Colors: Red for you?
Is Three Colors: Red scary?
No. Three Colors: Red is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Three Colors: Red gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Three Colors: Red sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Three Colors: Red OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red is streaming on Max and Criterion.
Does Three Colors: Red have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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