The Hunt for Red October (1990)★ 7.8/10

Name: The Hunt for Red October
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1990-03-02
Duration: 135 min
Cast: Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones

PG · US · 135 min · March 2, 1990

Action
Adventure
Drama
Thriller

Directed by: John McTiernan

Written by: Tom Clancy, Larry Ferguson, Donald E. Stewart, David Shaber

In November 1984, the top submarine captain of the Soviet Union disobeys orders, steering a new undetectable sub towards the U.S. The American CIA and military face a swift decision: Is he attempting defection or provoking a war?

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Cast & crew

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Sean ConneryMarko Ramius

Alec BaldwinJack Ryan

Scott GlennBart Mancuso

Sam NeillCaptain Borodin

James Earl JonesAdmiral Greer

Joss AcklandAndrei Lysenko

Richard JordanJeffrey Pelt

Peter FirthIvan Putin

Tim CurryDr. Petrov

Courtney B. VanceSeaman Jones

Stellan SkarsgårdCaptain Tupolev

Jeffrey JonesSkip Tyler

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The Hunt for Red October - Trailer

The Hunt for Red October (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Awards · 1 wins, 5 nominations

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WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1991Oscar · Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1991Oscar · Best Film Editing
NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1991Oscar · Best Sound
NomineeBAFTA Awards 1991BAFTA Film Award · Best Production Design
NomineeBAFTA Awards 1991BAFTA Film Award · Best Sound

Reviews

Cinéfila ConsumidoraAugust 13, 2026

Interesting and committed narrative, with performances that capture the atmosphere of a spy film. Still, the duration could be a bit shorter and a few things should have been better explained.