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Hunter Killer
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Directed by Donovan Marsh. With Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens.
6.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTUntested 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 Russ…
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MoviHero lists October 19, 2018 as the release date for Hunter Killer. Donovan Marsh is the listed director. The listed cast includes Gerard Butler as Captain Joe Glass, Gary Oldman as CJCS Charles Donnegan, Toby Stephens as Bill Beaman, Common as RA John Fisk. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 19, 2018
GenresThriller · Action
Runtime2h 1m
DirectorDonovan Marsh
CastGerard Butler as Captain Joe Glass, Gary Oldman as CJCS Charles Donnegan, Toby Stephens as Bill Beaman, Common as RA John Fisk
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Hunter Killer runs 2h 1m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.9/10 from 2,517 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
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Violence8/10
Rewatchability5/10
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otherCaptain Joe GlassCaptain Joe Glass in Hunter Killer (2018), played by Gerard Butler.Open character guide otherCJCS Charles DonneganCJCS Charles Donnegan in Hunter Killer (2018), played by Gary Oldman.Open character guide otherBill BeamanBill Beaman in Hunter Killer (2018), played by Toby Stephens.Open character guide
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