Red One
Red One
Action. Adventure. Comedy. Fantasy. Mystery.
After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with a notorious hacker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
"Red One" is a 2024 American Christmas action-comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as Callum Drift, the head of Santa Claus's security, and Chris Evans as Jack O'Malley, a notorious hacker. The film also stars J.K. Simmons as a muscular Santa Claus and Lucy Liu in a supporting role.
The plot centers on the kidnapping of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve by the winter witch Grýla. Callum Drift teams up with Jack O'Malley to rescue Santa and save Christmas. Their mission leads them through various global locations, confronting mythical creatures and engaging in high-tech battles. The film blends traditional holiday themes with action-packed sequences, aiming to offer a fresh take on the Christmas movie genre. "Red One" was released theatrically in November 2024 and became available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video on December 12, 2024. Despite its star-studded cast and substantial budget of $200–250 million, the film received mostly negative reviews from critics, who cited its overuse of CGI, lack of narrative urgency, and failure to capture the Christmas spirit. As of now, it holds a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes. ROTTEN TOMATOES For viewers interested in a holiday film that combines action and adventure, "Red One" is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Prime subscribers can watch it for free, while new members can sign up for a 30-day free trial to access the film.