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The Hunt for Red October

Play trailer Poster for The Hunt for Red October PG Released Feb 2, 1990 2h 17m Mystery & Thriller Action Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Based on the popular Tom Clancy novel, this suspenseful movie tracks Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he abandons his orders and heads for the east coast of the United States. Equipped with innovative stealth technology, Ramius' submarine, "Red October," is virtually invisible. However, when an American sub briefly detects the Russians' presence, CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) sets out to determine Ramius' motives, fearing he may launch an attack on the U.S.
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Perfectly cast and packed with suspense, The Hunt for Red October is an old-fashioned submarine thriller with plenty of firepower to spare.

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Gene Siskel Chicago Tribune Clancy is known for writing difficult books, but the movie makes plausible a preposterous situation because of Baldwin's convincing, low-key approach to being a film hero. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 11, 2015 Full Review Sheila Benson Los Angeles Times You may not be limp from accumulated tension when this hunt is over, but its cautiously upbeat global message leaves a satisfying glow and it operates with a crackerjack premise. Feb 11, 2015 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times An exciting techno-suspense thriller with a hollow center. Rated: 3/4 Feb 11, 2015 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a consistently watchable yet erratically-paced drama... Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 22, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) It's a tad obsolete, but that does not impede it from being tremendously dynamic and entertaining. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 12, 2022 Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia As an espionage thriller, I must say, it has a tension that runs against the clock like a torpedo under the sea as it outlines its plot of diplomacy and naval strategy in the twilight of the Cold War. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Aug 25, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Suspenseful and realistic. I really enjoyed the directing and acting. The action scenes are limited but of high quality and thematically appropriate. Also,the plot is very interesting to see unfold. A good action thriller, go ahead and watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Fer S One of the most boring movies I have ever watched Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Jerod S Connery is defecting from Russia, and Baldwin is the analyst that iwll find his silent submarine and stave off a war. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Jay R Smart dialogue, fast paced, well-directed and phenomenally-acted cold war techno-military-thriller. I would have loved seeing Alec Baldwin in more movies as Jack Ryan. Some may think he's a creep in real life, but he's fantastic as an actor in this role. Enjoyed the book.....loved the movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/24 Full Review david n Absolutely fantastic! One of the best movies ever...a must watch. Under-rated by "critics". Our entire family loved this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/30/24 Full Review Chuck D Good submarine movie, possibly the best one out there (it's not much of a competition). Rated 2 out of 5 stars 05/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Based on the popular Tom Clancy novel, this suspenseful movie tracks Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he abandons his orders and heads for the east coast of the United States. Equipped with innovative stealth technology, Ramius' submarine, "Red October," is virtually invisible. However, when an American sub briefly detects the Russians' presence, CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) sets out to determine Ramius' motives, fearing he may launch an attack on the U.S.
Director
John McTiernan
Producer
Mace Neufeld
Screenwriter
Larry Ferguson, Donald Stewart
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 2, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 21, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$119.1M
Runtime
2h 17m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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