IMDb 7.3 1981 HD

Reds

Reds

1981
Drama History Romance
195 min PG USA
6.868 / 10
7.3 IMDB

An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Warren Beatty / Enrique Gabriel / Carl Mesterton / Lauri Törhönen / Alan Hopkins / Robert E. Warren / James Quinn / Robert Birnbaum / Tom Seidman / Joseph J. Kontra / Karen Hale Wookey / Craig R. Baxley / Simon Relph / Michael Green / Peter Waller / Michael Zimbrich / Zelda Barron / Kuki López Rodero
Starring
Warren Beatty / Diane Keaton / Edward Herrmann / Jerzy Kosiński / Jack Nicholson / Paul Sorvino / Maureen Stapleton / Nicolas Coster

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

epic historical romantic political idealistic passionate complex dramatic engaging ambitious thought-provoking earnest

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 23, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Warren Beatty's 'Reds' is an admirable attempt to capture a significant historical period and its key players. The performances from Beatty and Diane Keaton are strong, anchoring the film's emotional core. However, the film's considerable runtime and its…

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Arthur Finch
May 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve. 'Reds' is an unabashedly romantic and political epic, charting the journey of John Reed through revolutionary Russia. Warren Beatty’s performance is committed, and his direction ensures the…

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Genevieve Dubois
May 23, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Reds' offers a fascinating, if lengthy, dive into the life of journalist John Reed and the Russian Revolution. Warren Beatty's dedication to the project is clear, both in front of and behind the camera. Diane Keaton provides a…

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Marcus Thorne
May 23, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A sprawling, ambitious undertaking, 'Reds' immerses the viewer in the seismic shifts of the early 20th century through the eyes of John Reed. Beatty's directorial vision is evident in the film's grand scale and meticulous detail. Warren Beatty…

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Eleanor Vance
May 23, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

Warren Beatty's 'Reds' is a monumental achievement, a sweeping historical epic that manages to feel remarkably intimate. Beatty himself, as John Reed, delivers a performance of immense conviction, capturing the journalist's idealism and restless spirit. Diane Keaton is…

FAQs

The tone of 'Reds' is largely serious and dramatic, reflecting the weighty historical events and ideological struggles it depicts. However, it is punctuated by moments of intimacy and personal reflection, particularly in its exploration of John Reed and Louise Bryant's relationship. The film balances grand historical sweep with intimate character study, creating a rich and engaging viewing experience that is both educational and emotionally resonant.