K-19: The Widowmaker
Seen it?2002 | 138 min | History, Thriller, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. If you loved Last Breath or A Night to Remember, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 18 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$100 million worldwide on a $100 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 302K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
- Harrison FordAlexei Vostrikov
- Liam NeesonMikhail Polenin
- Peter SarsgaardVadim Radtchinko
- Joss AcklandMarshal Zelentsov
- John ShrapnelAdmiral Bratyeev
- Donald SumpterDr. Savran
- Tim WoodwardPartonov
- Steve NicolsonDemichev
- George AntonKonstantin
- James Francis GintyAnatoly