What is the Metascore for Red Eye?

Red Eye has a Metascore of 71 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is Red Eye streaming in?

Red Eye streams on U-NEXT in Japan; Paramount+ in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

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Red Eye

Item: Red Eye
Rating: 3
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Wes Craven · 2005 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Red Eye (2005) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (79%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (65%).

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

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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Runtime: 1h 25m
Cast: Cillian Murphy , Rachel McAdams , Brian Cox , Jayma Mays , Jack Scalia , Robert Pine , Terry Press , Brittany Oaks , Laura Johnson , Max Kasch
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Red Eye (2005)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Paramount+ in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Red Eye by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	U-NEXT
United Kingdom	Paramount+

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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 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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

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Red Eye (2005) Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Wes Craven's Red Eye (2005) remains a defining Thriller landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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