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The Red Shade

5.319811h 52mMovieDramaThriller

The time is the 1930s and two Soviet spies (both Frenchmen by nationality) have been helping Communist factions during the Civil War in Spain. It is the time of Stalin's iron rule in the USSR, and the two agents are suddenly called to…

DirectorJean-Louis Comolli
WritersGérard Guicheteau·Claudio Biondi
ProducersMartine Marignac·Marin Karmitz

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Red Shade isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jean-Louis Comolli

CBClaude Brasseur
Claude Brasseur
Anton Kovetz
JDJacques Dutronc
Jacques Dutronc
Léo
NBNathalie Baye
Nathalie Baye
Anna
AFAndréa Ferréol
Andréa Ferréol
Magda
NHNicolas Hossein
Nicolas Hossein
NB
Nicola Belsky
JB
Julien Blaine
MC
Michelle Carles
PC
Philippe Carles
CG
Christian Gauffre
P
Panisse
Cafe owner
AAAlexandre Arbat
Alexandre Arbat

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The Red Shade — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Red Shade?

The Red Shade isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in France. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Red Shade on Netflix?

No, The Red Shade is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Red Shade on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Red Shade isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Red Shade for free?

The Red Shade isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Red Shade?

The Red Shade hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 16, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.