New Action Movie Added to Prime Video for 2024

Prime Video has just included one of the biggest action movies of 2024 for streaming. This Christmas-themed film, titled Red One, received a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s directed by Jake Kasdan, known for 2017’s Jumanji, and written by Chris Morgan, a prominent writer in the Fast & Furious franchise. The plot revolves around the kidnapping of Santa Claus, portrayed by Oscar-winner JK Simmons, whose alias is ‘Red One’.

The film brings together Dwayne Johnson, as the North Pole’s Head of Security, and Chris Evans, portraying the world’s most notorious bounty hunter, in a mission to save Christmas. Red One boasts a star-studded cast including Bonnie Hunt, Kiernan Shipka, Kristofer Hivju, Lucy Liu, and Nick Kroll. Despite a high production cost exceeding $200 million and mixed-to-negative critic reviews, the movie has a solid 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and a respectable IMDB score of 6.7.

Positive reviews highlight the film’s ability to balance action with charm, likening it to a Marvel movie set in the North Pole. This entertaining mix of laughs, action, and sentiment caters to a wide audience. Red One is now available for streaming on Prime Video in Ireland, the UK, and the US, as well as being shown in cinemas.