Synopsis
The fearless warrior Red Sonja sets out to avenge her family's murder and rid her kingdom from the tyrannical rule of evil Queen Gedren.
Scores
Overall Score
53.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
75.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.8%
Review Aggregate
32.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 28% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenaction-packedstylizedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigitte Nielsen | 1985 | $1,287,000 | $3,752,000 | (est) |
| Sandahl Bergman | 1985 | $792,000 | $2,309,000 | (est) |
| Paul Smith | 1985 | $596,000 | $1,739,000 | (est) |
| Ronald Lacey | 1985 | $488,000 | $1,422,000 | (est) |
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | 1985 | $417,000 | $1,216,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score23.0
RT critic review count30
Rotten Tomatoes audience score29.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating5.1
IMDb votes47,112
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $6,948,633 | $20,258,236 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $6,948,633 | $20,258,236 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $3,474,316 | $10,129,118 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $7,634,000 | $22,256,374 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $3,358,000 | $9,790,006 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $1,667,672 | $4,861,977 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $16,133,988 | $47,037,474 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $17,900,000 | $52,186,152 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $2,762,000 (est) | $8,052,411 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $323,000 | $941,683 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $884,000 | $2,577,238 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $3,580,000 | $10,437,230 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $25,449,000 | $74,194,715 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $-9,315,012 | $-27,157,241 |
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