Red Eye (2005) Review

Is Red Eye worth watching?

Yes — Red Eye is worth watching, with a 79% Critic Score and 65% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 69% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (71), Letterboxd (3.2/5), and IMDb (6.4/10).

Directed by Wes Craven, Red Eye runs 85 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Red Eye review”, “is Red Eye worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United States.

What is Red Eye about?

An overnight flight to Miami quickly becomes a battle for survival when Lisa realizes her seatmate plans to use her as part of a chilling assassination plot against the Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. If she refuses to cooperate, her own father will be killed. As the miles tick by, she’s in a race against time to find a way to warn the potential victims before it’s too late.

Critics consensus: Wes Craven’s airborne thriller — Murphy’s charming-terrorist performance is a career calling card for tension. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Rachel McAdams, Brian Cox, Jayma Mays, Jack Scalia, and others.

Should you watch Red Eye tonight?

Yes — prioritize Red Eye tonight if you want a proven thriller with lasting rewatch value. At 85 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Red Eye?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Red Eye (2005) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt0421239. Explore more from United States on our country hub or browse thriller films.