Red Dawn

A tense, action-heavy invasion thriller that feels like a grim survival story with earnest young rebels fighting back.

Directed by

Dan Bradley

Genres

Action, Thriller

Starring

Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson

Tagline

Welcome to the home of the brave.

Overview

A city in Washington state awakens to the surreal sight of foreign paratroopers dropping from the sky—shockingly, the U.S. has been invaded and their hometown is the initial target. Quickly and without warning, the citizens find themselves prisoners and their town under enemy occupation. Determined to fight back, a group of young patriots seek refuge in the surrounding woods, training and reorganizing themselves into a guerrilla group of fighters.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and bleak. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, war, rebellion, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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