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K-19: The Widowmaker

K-19: The Widowmaker

Drama · History · Thriller · 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 Drama · History · Thriller 2h 18m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

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

CriticWise case file

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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

Court is in session

Put K-19: The Widowmaker on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.