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Red Eye

Directed by Wes Craven · 2005 ·

Short answer

Is Red Eye worth watching?

Yes. Red Eye (2005) earns a 70% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (79%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%). See the 4 inputs.

70%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

79% Editorial Rating
65% Audience snapshot · excluded
71 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.2
6.4 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · 18A (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Cillian Murphy , Rachel McAdams , Brian Cox , Jayma Mays , Jack Scalia , Robert Pine , Terry Press , Brittany Oaks , Laura Johnson , Max Kasch
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+
Language
English

Also known as मौत की उड़ान Vuelo nocturno Red Eye : Sous haute pression Red Eye - Nachtflug in den Tod Voo Noturno パニック・フライト 나이트 플라이트 红眼航班

Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+
  • MGM+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Red Eye by country

Country Streaming on
Japan U-NEXT
United Kingdom Paramount+
United States fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (79/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (65%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (71/100).
  • Celluloid Score 70% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Red Eye worth watching?

Yes — Red Eye earns a 70% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it. Read our full review (3/5).

Celluloid verdict

Wes Craven’s airborne thriller — Murphy’s charming-terrorist performance is a career calling card for tension.

, Founder & Editor

Critics (79%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%).

What is Red Eye about?

An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she's in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it's too late.

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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English Red Eye

Red Eye (2005) Review: A Thriller in Economy Class

Red Eye traps Rachel McAdams beside a menacing Cillian Murphy on an overnight flight, and Wes Craven's 85-minute thriller is tense until it touches down.

It depends. Thriller fans wanting a lean, well-acted night in will enjoy it, but anyone hoping for more than a tidy genre exercise may find it slight.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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Red Eye: frequently asked questions

Is Red Eye worth watching?

Yes. Red Eye (2005) has a Celluloid Score of 70%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Red Eye?

In the United States, Red Eye streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, MGM+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: U-NEXT in Japan; Paramount+ in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Red Eye?

Red Eye runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

What is Red Eye rated?

Red Eye is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, 18A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Red Eye?

Red Eye is directed by Wes Craven and stars Cillian Murphy, Rachel McAdams, Brian Cox, Jayma Mays, Jack Scalia.

What is the Metascore for Red Eye?

Metacritic's Metascore for Red Eye is 71 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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