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Red Dragon

Red Dragon

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Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.

October 2, 2002 · Directed by Brett Ratner

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime2h 4m
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Feels like1h 50m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
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What it's grounded in
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Cast & crew

Edward Norton
Will Graham
Anthony Hopkins
Hannibal Lecter
Ralph Fiennes
Francis Dolarhyde
Emily Watson
Reba McClane
Harvey Keitel
Jack Crawford
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Freddy Lounds
Anthony Heald
Dr. Chilton
Mary-Louise Parker
Molly Graham
Tyler Patrick Jones
Josh Graham
Ken Leung
Lloyd Bowman
Frankie Faison
Barney
Lalo Schifrin
Conductor

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