Red Sparrow
2018, English. Directed by Francis Lawrence.
Seduce. Deceive. Repeat.
Prima ballerina Dominika Egorova faces a bleak and uncertain future after she suffers an injury that ends her career. She soon turns to Sparrow School, a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons. Dominika emerges as the most dangerous Sparrow after completing the sadistic training process. As she comes to terms with her new abilities, she meets a CIA agent who tries to convince her that he is the only person she can trust.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- A
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 6,547 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Red Sparrow
Red Sparrow is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- Francis LawrenceDirector
- Jennifer LawrenceDominika Egorova
- Joel EdgertonNathaniel "Natan" Nash
- Matthias SchoenaertsVanya Egorov
- Charlotte RamplingMatron
- Jeremy IronsVladimir Korchnoi
- Ciarán HindsAlexei Zyuganov
- Joely RichardsonNina Egorova
- Mary-Louise ParkerStephanie Boucher
- Bill CampMarty Gable
- Douglas HodgeMaxim Volontov
- Thekla ReutenMarta Yelenova
- Sakina JaffreyTrish Forsythe
Details
- Released
- 2 March 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Justin Haythe
- Budget
- $69M
- Box office
- $152M
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What Red Sparrow is based on
Red Sparrow is based on Red Sparrow, a 2013 novel by Jason Matthews, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.
Novel · 2013
Red Sparrow
By Jason Matthews
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons
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Red Sparrow: quick answers
Is Red Sparrow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 6,547 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Red Sparrow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Red Sparrow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Red Sparrow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Red Sparrow is rated A in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Red Sparrow on?
Red Sparrow is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Red Sparrow?
If you liked Red Sparrow, try Salt, A Most Wanted Man, Atomic Blonde.
Who directed Red Sparrow?
Red Sparrow (2018) was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts.
What is Red Sparrow based on?
Red Sparrow is based on Red Sparrow, a 2013 novel by Jason Matthews, published by Charles Scribner's Sons.