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Movie Info

Release Date: October 02, 2002
Runtime: 124 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Horror
Budget: $78,000,000
Revenue: $209,196,298
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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69%
Tomatometer
60
60/100
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7.0/10
TMDB
4,656 votes
7.2/10
IMDb
310,897 votes
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Red Dragon

2002

"Fear awakens the predator within."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El silencio de los corderos El Dragon Rojo? 🇵🇹 PT: Dragão Vermelho? 🇨🇳 ZH: 沉默的羔羊前傳? 🇷🇺 RU: Красный дракон? 🇷🇴 RO: Dragonul Roșu All international titles (7) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 3/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 5/5
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Budget: $78,000,000
Revenue: $209,196,298
Profit $131,196,298
ROI +168.2% (2.7x)

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Red Dragon is directed by Brett Ratner .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Red Dragon

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  • Red Dragon marks the first film adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel featuring Hannibal Lecter, following the success of The Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal.

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  • Director Brett Ratner faced significant challenges in creating a balance between the horror elements and the psychological thriller aspects of the film, leading to extensive pre-production discussions.

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  • Edward Norton, who portrayed Will Graham, took on the role after another actor dropped out; he was drawn to the complexity of the character and the moral dilemmas presented in the story.

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  • The film features a notable soundtrack composed by Danny Elfman, who infused the score with eerie themes that complement the film's tense atmosphere.

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  • There is a continuity error during the scene where Will Graham interacts with a crime scene; the position of an object changes between shots without explanation.

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  • The film showcases several scenes shot in various locations in Pennsylvania, including the city of Pittsburgh, which provided a backdrop that reflected the film's dark themes.

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