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Red Joan

6.620181h 41mMovieThrillerHistory

London, England, May 2000. The peaceful life of elderly Joan Stanley is suddenly disrupted when she is arrested by the British Intelligence Service and accused of providing information to communist Russia during the forties.

DirectorTrevor Nunn
WriterLindsay Shapero
ProducersDavid Parfitt·Tim Haslam

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Cast · Directed by Trevor Nunn

JDJudi Dench
Judi Dench
Joan Elizabeth Stanley
SCSophie Cookson
Sophie Cookson
Young Joan Elizabeth Stanley
THTom Hughes
Tom Hughes
Leo Galich
TSTereza Srbova
Tereza Srbova
Sonya Galich
SMStephen Campbell Moore
Stephen Campbell Moore
Max
BMBen Miles
Ben Miles
Nick
NSNina Sosanya
Nina Sosanya
Ms. Hart
LSLaurence Spellman
Laurence Spellman
Mr Adams
NSNicola Sloane
Nicola Sloane
Joan's Neighbor
FG
Freddie Gaminara
William
RS
Raj Swamy
Kharak
AWAdrian Wheeler
Adrian Wheeler
Heckler

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Red Joan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Red Joan?

Red Joan is streaming on Netflix, Philo and AMC Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Red Joan on Netflix?

Yes — Red Joan is available on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Red Joan on Amazon Prime Video?

Red Joan isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Red Joan for free?

Red Joan is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is Red Joan based on a true story?

Yes — Red Joan is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).