Red Dawn
In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now.
It is the dawn of World War III.In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.
- Director
- John Milius
- Signature
- Drama · Tension · Action
- Worldwide
- $38M
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It is the dawn of World War III. In mid-western America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town—and their country—from invading Soviet forces.
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Box Office & Release
Red Dawn returned 2.3× its budget worldwide.
- Budget
- $17M
- Opening weekend
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- Domestic gross
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- International gross
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- Worldwide gross
- $38M
- Release date
- Aug 10, 1984
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States of America
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