Hostile Waters(1997)
We were seconds from death and we didn't know it.
Hostile Waters Synopsis
Based on true events, an American submarine collides into a Soviet sub of the coast of America and an ensuing standoff occurs that could lead to total annihilation.
Hostile Waters (1997) is a tv movie, drama, thriller and war film directed by David Drury, released on October 18, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen, Max von Sydow and Colm Feore. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- David Drury
- Writers:
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett, Wolf Bauer
- Cinematographer:
- Alec Curtis
- Composer:
- David Ferguson
- Production:
- BBC, HBO
- Status:
- Released
Hostile Waters (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Hostile Waters before you stream it.
Hostile Waters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rutger Hauer
as Cap. Britanov
Martin Sheen
as Aurora Skipper
Max von Sydow
as Admiral Chernavin
Colm Feore
as Pshenishny
Rob Campbell
as Sergei Preminin
Harris Yulin
as Admiral Quinn
Regina Taylor
as Lt. Curtis
John Rothman
as Aurora Exec. Officer
Michael Attwell
as Kuzmenko
Dominic Monaghan
as Sasha
Peter Guinness
as Vladimirov
- James E. Kerr
James E. Kerr
as Aznabaev
Key crew
Directed by David Drury, written by Troy Kennedy Martin, produced by Tony Garnett and Wolf Bauer.
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Hostile Waters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 39 ratings.
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Hostile Waters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hostile Waters online?
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Hostile Waters (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Hostile Waters?
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The main cast of Hostile Waters (1997) includes Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen, Max von Sydow, Colm Feore and Rob Campbell. The film was directed by David Drury. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hostile Waters released?
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Hostile Waters was released on October 18, 1997 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Hostile Waters worth watching?
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Hostile Waters (1997) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Hostile Waters?
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Yes. The official Hostile Waters trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.