Red Notice

Movie Trailer

Release Date
November 5, 2021 (Theatrical)
November 12, 2021 (Netflix)

Genre
Action, Comedy, Crime

Cast & Crew

• Dwayne Johnson as John Hartley
• Ryan Reynolds as Nolan Booth
• Gal Gadot as The Bishop
• Ritu Arya as Inspector Urvashi Das
• Chris Diamantopoulos as Sotto Voce

Director
Rawson Marshall Thurber

Other Movies Director is Known For

• Central Intelligence (2016)
• Skyscraper (2018)
• We’re the Millers (2013)
• Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Producer

• Beau Flynn
• Dwayne Johnson
• Hiram Garcia
• Rawson Marshall Thurber
• Dany Garcia

Writer

• Rawson Marshall Thurber

Budget
$200 million

Production Company

• Flynn Picture Company
• Seven Bucks Productions
• Bad Version, Inc.
• Netflix

Running Time
118 minutes

Languages
English

Maturity Rating
PG-13

Content Advisory

• Action violence
• Strong language
• Some suggestive content
• Mild drug references

Movie Story
Red Notice is a high-octane action-comedy that revolves around the world of international art theft and law enforcement. The story follows John Hartley (Dwayne Johnson), an elite FBI profiler, who is tasked with capturing the world’s most wanted art thief, Nolan Booth (Ryan Reynolds). Booth is after the priceless Cleopatra’s Eggs, a set of three ancient artifacts, and he’s always one step ahead of the authorities.

Hartley manages to track down Booth in Rome and arrest him, but things take a twist when The Bishop (Gal Gadot), another infamous and elusive art thief, frames Hartley for stealing one of the eggs. This forces Hartley to team up with Booth to clear his name and catch The Bishop. The unlikely duo embarks on a globetrotting adventure, involving high-stakes heists, narrow escapes, and double-crosses, all while being pursued by Interpol agent Inspector Urvashi Das (Ritu Arya).

As Hartley and Booth try to outsmart The Bishop and retrieve the eggs, they uncover a deeper conspiracy that challenges their loyalties and tests their survival skills. The film blends humor with intense action, featuring elaborate heists, exotic locations, and fast-paced chases. The chemistry between the three leads—Johnson, Reynolds, and Gadot—drives the narrative, with plenty of witty banter and surprising twists along the way.

Red Notice delivers on its promise of big-budget spectacle and entertainment, offering a fun, lighthearted escape with its mix of action, comedy, and charismatic performances.

Special Effects
The special effects in Red Notice are used to enhance the film’s action sequences and globetrotting adventures. From massive explosions to intricate heist scenes, the visual effects team delivers high-quality work that complements the film’s blockbuster feel. The film features a variety of set pieces, including a daring escape from a Russian prison, a chase through the streets of Rome, and an underwater treasure hunt, all of which are visually striking and packed with adrenaline.

Box Office Performance
Red Notice had a limited theatrical release, but its primary platform was Netflix, where it quickly became one of the streaming service’s most-watched films. The film set records for Netflix, becoming the most-watched movie on the platform within its first 28 days, amassing over 364 million hours of viewing globally.

Filming Locations

• Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Rome, Italy
• Sardinia, Italy
• Paris, France

Notable Quotes

• “We’re chasing a fugitive who’s smarter than us, faster than us.” – John Hartley
• “Trusting a thief can be dangerous.” – The Bishop
• “You know, I don’t know what it is about prison food, but it just tastes good.” – Nolan Booth

Behind-the-Scenes
Red Notice was one of Netflix’s biggest productions, with a massive budget of $200 million. The film was originally set for a theatrical release by Universal Pictures, but Netflix acquired the distribution rights. The production faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which required the cast and crew to adapt to new safety protocols and filming restrictions. Despite these challenges, the film’s big-budget action and star power helped it become a major success on Netflix.

Awards

• Nominated for the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Action Movie
• Nominated for the Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Actor in an Action Movie (Dwayne Johnson)

Final Verdict
Red Notice is a crowd-pleasing action-comedy that excels thanks to the charisma and chemistry of its lead actors. While it doesn’t break new ground in the action genre, it delivers exactly what it promises—fun, escapism, and plenty of laughs. With its slick production, entertaining plot, and blockbuster energy, Red Notice is a must-watch for fans of high-stakes heist films.

IMDb Rating
6.3/10