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Redemption Day

Redemption Day

Action · Thriller · War · 2021

When his wife Kate is kidnapped by terrorists for ransom, veteran war hero Brad Paxton races against the clock to rescue her in a daring and deadly operation that pits him against powerful and dark forces.

Movie details

Redemption Day

“Taking his wife was their last mistake.”

2021 Action · Thriller · War 1h 40m

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TMDB

5.9 / 10

Community rating

When his wife Kate is kidnapped by terrorists for ransom, veteran war hero Brad Paxton races against the clock to rescue her in a daring and deadly operation that pits him against powerful and dark forces.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Redemption Day?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Hicham Hajji

Written by

Sam Chouia · Lemore Syvan · Hicham Hajji

Gary Dourdan

Gary Dourdan

Brad Paxton

Serinda Swan

Serinda Swan

Kate Paxton

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Ambassador Williams

Brice Bexter

Brice Bexter

Younes Laalej

Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson

Ed Paxton

Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Tom Fitzgerald

Samy Naceri

Samy Naceri

Jaafar El Hadi

Court is in session

Put Redemption Day on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.