Red Dawn

Red Dawn

Do Not Forget October 2nd

Directed by Jorge Fons

Produced by Cinematográfica Sol S.A.

199096 min8.3 / 10

A harrowing historical drama about state violence and family trauma during the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre, grounded in real tragedy and moral reckoning.

On October 2, 1968, a student uprising descends into violence after the Mexican government begins to use lethal force against the protesters.

Questions people ask

  • Is Red Dawn sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Red Dawn scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.

  • Is Red Dawn violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Does Red Dawn end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Red Dawn easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

72/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity35

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise95

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love97

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Red Dawn

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Red Dawn

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Red Dawn, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Red Dawn, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Red Dawn, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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