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K-19: The Widowmaker

K-19: The Widowmaker

History · Thriller · War · 2002

When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

Movie details

K-19: The Widowmaker

“Fate has found its hero.”

2002 History · Thriller · War 2h 18m

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6.6 / 10

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When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Kathryn Bigelow

Written by

Christopher Kyle

Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford

Alexei Vostrikov

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Mikhail Polenin

Peter Sarsgaard

Peter Sarsgaard

Vadim Radtchinko

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

Marshal Zelentsov

John Shrapnel

John Shrapnel

Admiral Bratyeev

Donald Sumpter

Donald Sumpter

Dr. Savran

Tim Woodward

Tim Woodward

Partonov

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Put K-19: The Widowmaker on trial.

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The defence The Big-Idea Head

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.