Three Colors: Red (1994): cast, story & where to watch

1994 · Film · ★ 7.9

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Released in 1994, Three Colors: Red is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Valentine, a student model in Geneva, struggles with a possessive boyfriend and a troubled family. When she runs over a dog, she discovers that its owner, a retired judge, is illegally wiretapping and eavesdropping on his neighbors' phone calls. Although Valentine is outraged, she develops a strange bond with the judge – and as the two become closer, she finds herself caught in the middle of events that could change her life.

Who’s in it. Three Colors: Red stars Irène Jacob as Valentine Dussaut, Jean-Louis Trintignant as Richter Joseph Kern, Jean-Pierre Lorit as Auguste Bruner and Frédérique Feder as Karin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Three Colors: Red has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Colors: Red page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Colors: Red tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three Colors: Red (1994)?
In US, Three Colors: Red is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three Colors: Red worth watching?
Three Colors: Red holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Three Colors: Red?
Three Colors: Red stars Irène Jacob, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Lorit, Frédérique Feder and Samuel Le Bihan.
When was Three Colors: Red released?
Three Colors: Red was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.