Hunter Killer

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Hunter Killer

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Released Oct 26, 2018

2h 1m

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Mystery & Thriller

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American submarine Capt. Joe Glass is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns that 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 assemble an elite group of Navy SEALs to sneak through enemy waters, rescue the kidnapped Russian president and prevent World War III.

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Critics Consensus

Much like the submarine in its story, Hunter Killer cruises the murky action depths, following a perfunctory course into territory that's been charted many times before.

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

Once all this starts coming together, Hunter Killer is absorbing, even if Marsh and his screenwriters never pretend to be half as interested in their characters as they are in the submarines.

Rated: 2.5/5

Oct 31, 2018

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

It's nice to spend a couple of hours in a fictional world where we don't have to worry about the American president doing something ruinously idiotic and evil. It plays like a nostalgic fairy tale.

Oct 29, 2018

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

[You'll] find more enjoyment watching a plastic yellow submarine sink to the bottom of a bathtub than watching this film.

Rated: 1.5/4

Oct 28, 2018

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Ian Kane

Epoch Times

With its blend of geopolitical intrigue and action, “Hunter Killer” is sure to satisfy genre fans.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 1, 2024

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

a beefy Tom Clancy-type thriller that takes no prisoners

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2022

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Dara Khan

Mediaversity Reviews

Military stories in particular have long gotten away with total homogeneity, but the U.S. military is much more diverse than Hunter Killer suggests.

Rated: F

Jul 29, 2021

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David M

Primo movie. Most of the reviewers obviously have their heads where the sun don’t shine!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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Ralph R

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 cinematography does a solid job of capturing the intensity of underwater warfare, though some CGI moments are not perfect. The acting is commendable, with Gerard Butler delivering a dependable performance, but nothing groundbreaking. The script holds the movie together, balancing the tactical aspects with the action-heavy sequences. The sound design and score work well to enhance the tension, adding to the overall thrill. It is not a film that reinvents the genre, but it knows what it is. An action-packed military thriller that delivers on suspense and spectacle. If you are in the mood for something that keeps the adrenaline going without overcomplicating things, Hunter Killer does the job.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/25

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Romulo C

I am from Brazil and I don't know a lot about American military. I can't say this movie is accurate regarding submarine and military issues, but I can say it is rather entertaining. In fact, after 30 minutes I was rooting for the good guys. You might root for who stands for the good ones and even ask who they are.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Seth K

Good movie, better than I expected. Gerard Butler always good and does a fine job here. I'm not a very big fan of submarine movies but I found this one to be suspenseful all the way through. Thumbs up.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/23/24

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SuYun W

I’ve officially stopped relying on RT critics to tell me what movies are good and what movies are trash. This was a superb movie in every way. Suspense, feel-good ending… what’s not to like? I’ll tell you what- critics who give movies like The Substance a better rating than Hunter Killer…. you & people who respect your terrible opinions on films, are what’s wrong with the world…

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/20/24

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Brad M

It's seemed like it had a high budget with cool effects, but it came off as cheesy. The acting was bad by some of the cast.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Synopsis

American submarine Capt. Joe Glass is on the hunt for a U.S. sub in distress in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns that 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 assemble an elite group of Navy SEALs to sneak through enemy waters, rescue the kidnapped Russian president and prevent World War III.

Director: Donovan Marsh
Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Toby Jaffe, Alan Siegel, Gerard Butler, Tucker Tooley
Screenwriter: Arne Schmidt, Jamie Moss
Distributor: Summit Premiere, Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Original Film, G-BASE, Relativity Media
Rating: R (Violence and Some Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.7M
Runtime: 2h 1m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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