Skip to content
MovieCove
Red Notice

Red Notice

Pro and cons.

2021118 minPG-13Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films
Director
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Starring
Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Gal Gadot, Ritu Arya

An Interpol-issued Red Notice is a global alert to hunt and capture the world's most wanted. But when a daring heist brings together the FBI's top profiler and two rival criminals, there's no telling what will happen.

Where to watch

Where can I watch Red Notice?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Red Notice streaming on Netflix.

Subscription

Your rating, lists and review

Highlights

What stands out about Red Notice?

Red Notice earns 5 badges, led by Guilty pleasure and Crowd Pleaser.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is Red Notice worth watching?

Red Notice's Midcredits score is the 51st percentile of all films, from 1M ratings across 6 sources. 54% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

51st percentile

Better received than 51% of films

67th percentile among Action53rd percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)44th
Approval (how many liked it)58th

60 /100

44th percentile of all films

61st percentile among Action46th percentile among 2020s

Critics 37 · Audience 61

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 6.5 — solid but not unanimous.

54% liked it

58th percentile of all films

71st percentile among Action59th percentile among 2020s
54% rated it 7–1046% rated it 1–6

Critics 36% · Audience 92%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 0 wins / 1 noms overall

78th percentile

1M ratings across platforms

66th percentile among Action78th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 155 days to Oct 26

Box office

Budget$200M
Worldwide gross$178K

Returned 0.0× its budget — 22nd percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

It's a formulaic, mindless action-comedy that coasts on star charisma.

Fans praised

  • star chemistry and banter between Johnson and Reynolds
  • fun, lighthearted popcorn entertainment
  • fast-paced action and globe-trotting set pieces

Detractors panned

  • generic, derivative plot
  • uninspired, forgettable script
  • overreliance on green screen and weak CGI

What stands out

ActingDivisive65

leads play their usual selves; Reynolds' shtick wears thin, Johnson is Rock, Gadot divisive

PacingDivisive65

brisk and breezy for fans; tedious and bloated for detractors

HumorDivisive55

Reynolds' one-liners charm some; others find them grating and unfunny

DialogueDivisive50

Reynolds' wisecracks land for some; forced and repetitive for others

Effects and spectacleDivisive50

solid action set pieces but cheap-looking CGI in many scenes

Characters30

thin, one-note stereotypes; no depth or arc

Plot and story25

cookie-cutter heist; overdone twists; full of conveniences and logic gaps

Originality15

blatant Indiana Jones/Ocean's 11 homage; nothing new

Preferred by

No notable difference between any of the groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 8 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 7 points apart
  • Critics vs users 7 points apart
  • US vs non-US 2 points apart

Watch experience

What is Red Notice like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Fun ride: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want a fun ride.

It is funny, never lets up and leaves you entertained. Skip it when you want something with weight.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Nothing out of the ordinary.

What it feels like

Fun ride.

The answer rests on this: Moods
ThrillingBittersweetTense
Heaviest: late
Register
Adventurous · 11% of filmsPlayful
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film is a breezy, globe-trotting adventure that never takes itself seriously, with a tone that blends excitement, wit, and self-aware humour.
The rideThe action builds through chase sequences and heists, with the final stretch carrying the emotional weight of betrayal and alliance shift.
StructureThe story unfolds in linear chronological order following the main duo's progression from antagonism to uneasy partnership.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Entertained.

The answer rests on this: FunFeel-good
Why it leaves you this wayThe film leaves a light, entertaining impression, perfect for a casual watch but unlikely to linger.
How it ends · evidence
Ambiguous endingTwist

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Quest
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% (this title) · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Treasure hunt: Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).

10% of films fit this archetype

Why this archetypeThe story revolves around a global pursuit of three stolen bejeweled eggs, with the protagonists forced into an alliance after being framed, leading to a series of heists, escapes, and rivalries.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfDeception
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27%: Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4% (this title)
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% (this title) · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16% (this title): Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9% (this title)
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Morality

Deception · 9% of filmsGreed · 3% of filmsLoyalty · 4% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Global stakes: Consequences reach the world.Dual lead
How it treats its themeThe film explores layered deceptions between art thieves and a federal agent, where trust is as volatile as the stolen eggs and greed drives the competition.
StanceThe film revels in the thrill of the chase and the unlikely partnership, treating crime and pursuit as spectacle rather than moral lesson.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanInstitutionalWildernessStylized realism
Orchestral modernElectronicSupportive music · original score · Steve Jablonsky
SettingInternational art theft circuit stretching from Rome and Valencia to Argentine jungles and Cairo
MusicDriving, propulsive orchestral score with synthetic elements that push the action forward.

Content guide

Is Red Notice okay for kids?

PG-13

Red Notice is rated PG-13: “Rated PG-13 for violence and action, some sexual references, and strong language” (MPAA). As of August 18, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at moderate (42/100), sexual content at mild (28/100), language at moderate (58/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (22/100) and frightening material at mild (28/100). Overall it is heavier than 39% of PG-13-rated films.

Ratings in 18 other countries
  • UK12A
  • AustraliaM
  • Germany12
  • France12
  • Ireland12A
  • South Korea15
  • Brazil12
  • Denmark11
  • GreeceΚ-15
  • Hungary16
  • Netherlands12
  • Poland16
  • PortugalM/12
  • PRPG-13
  • RO12
  • SingaporeNC16
  • Spain12
  • Türkiye13+
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 26% of all filmsHeavier than 39% of PG-13-rated films
Violence & Gore
Moderate
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 43%
Sex & Nudity
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 48%
Profanity
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
heavy for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 86%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
light for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 20%
Frightening / Intense
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
light for a PG-13-rated film
heavier than 24%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is language, heavier than 86% of PG-13-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Red Notice have?

MovieCove's classifier found 2 depicted content warnings in Red Notice: Gore or body horror (mild), Gun violence (mild). 2 more are mentioned only, in dialogue or backstory: Child abuse, plus 1 behind the spoiler gate. Each is backed by a verbatim quote from the parents' guide notes; a missing warning is not a guarantee of absence.

MildGore or body horrorGun violence
MentionedChild abuse

Mentioned: referenced in dialogue or backstory, not shown in the story’s present.

Cast and crew

Who is in Red Notice?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Dwayne Johnson
as John Hartley
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Ryan Reynolds
as Nolan Booth
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Gal Gadot
as The Bishop
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Ritu Arya
as Inspector Urvashi Das
Chris Diamantopoulos
as Sotto Voce
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.
Ivan Mbakop
as Tambwe
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Vincenzo Amato
as Director Gallo
Rafael Petardi
as Security Chief Ricci
Career best: Their highest-reaching film role by billing, audience size and rating.
Seth Michaels
as Souvenir Stand Owner
Sebastien Large
as Gelato Truck Driver
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.

Crew

More like this

What are movies like Red Notice?

Movies like Red Notice include Now You See Me: Now You Don't (2025), Heart of Stone (2023) and Uncharted (2022). Of the 12 closest matches, most are action comedies, and half are films about law enforcement.

Balanced: every group counts the same, and production only breaks ties.

9 of these 12 share its world: the criminal underworld. Those cards say what else they share.

Explore by

What else shares a premise, people or place with Red Notice?

445 other films share the rarest tag below, up against: thief. Each tag opens Browse with the films that share it.