Official movie poster for Hunter Killer (2018), a action thriller film

Hunter Killer(2018)

Courage runs deep.

6.9(2,472)2h 1m2018-10-19
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Hunter Killer Synopsis

Untested American submarine commander, Capt. Joe Glass of the USS Arkansas, is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns a secret Russian coup is in the offing, a conspiracy that threatens to dismantle the world order. With crew and country on the line, Glass must coordinate with an elite group of Navy SEALs to sneak through enemy waters, rescue the kidnapped Russian president, and hopefully prevent World War III.

Hunter Killer (2018) is a action and thriller film directed by Donovan Marsh, released on October 19, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens and Common. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 2,472 ratings.

Director:
Donovan Marsh
Writers:
George Wallace, Don Keith, Jamie Moss
Producers:
Neal H. Moritz, Tucker Tooley, Gerard Butler
Cinematographer:
Tom Marais
Composer:
Trevor Morris
Production:
Original Film, G-BASE, Millennium Media, Relativity Media
Budget:
$40,000,000
Revenue:
$31,672,678
Status:
Released

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Hunter Killer Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 2,472 ratings.

thecrustycurmudgeon

5/10

__So much potential, but still a disappointment__ If you have nothing else to do and need to fill some time, this is an okay respite. But, don't expect anything more than a *standard military action movie* with cliched dialogue, unreasonable scenarios, and mediocre acting. This movie could have been decent, if the producers and script-writers had only spent some time researching facts about how the military and…

Reviewed on January 16, 2019

CinemaSerf

5/10

So a megalomanic Russian admiral "Durov" (Michael Gor) concocts a plan to start a nuclear war with the Americans by kidnapping his own president "Zakarin" (Alexander Diachenko). His best laid plans had not, however, factored in the cunning of "Capt. Glass" (Gerard Butler) who commands the "USS Arkansas" and who begins to suspect that the clues he is being left are red herrings. When he discovers that a recent…

Reviewed on November 4, 2022

RalphRahal

5/10

Hunter Killer jumps straight into action with little time for character development, which can be a hit or miss depending on what you’re looking for. The plot is straightforward but packed with tension, keeping the pace tight throughout. While it doesn’t dive deep into its characters, there are small moments like the archery scene that try to add some depth. The directing keeps things engaging, and the…

Reviewed on February 8, 2025

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Hunter Killer – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Hunter Killer online?

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Hunter Killer (2018) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Hunter Killer?

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The main cast of Hunter Killer (2018) includes Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens, Common and Linda Cardellini. The film was directed by Donovan Marsh. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Hunter Killer released?

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Hunter Killer was released on October 19, 2018 and runs for 2h 1m.

Is Hunter Killer worth watching?

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Hunter Killer (2018) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 2,472 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Hunter Killer?

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