Red Sparrow 2018
“Seduce. Deceive. Repeat.”
What is Red Sparrow?
The film "Red Sparrow" tells the story of a prima ballerina who suffers an injury that ends her career, leaving her with a bleak and uncertain future. In an effort to secure her financial stability, she turns to a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 140 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Chernin Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, TSG Entertainment
- Budget
- $69,000,000
- Revenue
- $151,572,634
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The film "Red Sparrow" tells the story of a prima ballerina who suffers an injury that ends her career, leaving her with a bleak and uncertain future. In an effort to secure her financial stability, she turns to a secret intelligence service that trains exceptional young people to use their minds and bodies as weapons. This service, known as the Sparrow School, subjects its students to a rigorous and sadistic training process, from which the prima ballerina emerges as a highly skilled and deadly operative. As she navigates her new abilities, she encounters a CIA agent who attempts to establish a connection with her, claiming to be the only person she can trust. The film explores the complex and often treacherous world of espionage, where loyalty and trust are constantly called into question.
Should you watch it?
“A disgraced ballerina becomes a deadly Russian spy trained to weaponize her body.”
- Jennifer Lawrence leads as a complex spy
- Intriguing premise of a ballerina turned intelligence operative
- Atmospheric, tense thriller
- Bleak, oppressive tone may feel relentless
- Graphic violence and explicit sexual content
Watch it if you enjoy dark, character‑driven spy thrillers with high stakes and intense physicality.
The film contains graphic violence and explicit sexual content, making it unsuitable for sensitive viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red Sparrow about?
It follows former prima ballerina Dominika Egorova who, after a career‑ending injury, is recruited into a secret Russian intelligence program that trains operatives to use their bodies as weapons.
Who stars as Dominika?
Jennifer Lawrence portrays Dominika Egorova.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a thriller with mystery and spy elements.
Does the film contain graphic content?
Yes, it includes scenes of violence, torture, and explicit sexual material.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.