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6.9 / 10(2,505 votes)IMDbR20182h 1m$31.7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Hunter Killer

“Courage runs deep.”

Synopsis

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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-26

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 26, 2018

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 25, 2019

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.79x ROI)

Production Budget

$40M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$31.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.79x

-$8.3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $40MWorldwide: $31.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Donovan Marsh
Screenplay & Story
Jamie Moss, Arne Schmidt
Original Score
Trevor Morris
Original Title
Hunter Killer
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Russian
Runtime
2h 1m
Production Budget
$40M
Worldwide Gross
$31.7M
Production Studios
Original Film, G-BASE, Millennium Media, Relativity Media

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Donovan Marsh

Screenplay & Story

Jamie Moss, Arne Schmidt, George Wallace, Don Keith

Original Score & Music

Trevor Morris

Director of Photography

Tom Marais, Ivo Peitchev

Film Editing

Michael J. Duthie

Producers

Boaz Davidson, Neal H. Moritz, Tucker Tooley, Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:George WallaceNovel:Don Keith

Department Leadership Roster

Donovan Marsh

Donovan Marsh

Director

Jamie Moss

Screenplay

Arne Schmidt

Screenplay

Neal H. Moritz

Neal H. Moritz

Producer

Tucker Tooley

Tucker Tooley

Producer

Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler

Producer

Alan Siegel

Producer

Jon Henson

Production Design

Matthew O'Toole

Producer

Trevor Morris

Trevor Morris

Original Music Composer

Les Weldon

Producer

Toby Jaffe

Producer

Tom Marais

Director of Photography

Mark Gill

Mark Gill

Producer

Michael J. Duthie

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA15+

Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Hunter Killer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunter Killer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Hunter Killer 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.

Who directed Hunter Killer?

Hunter Killer was directed by Donovan Marsh.

Who stars in Hunter Killer?

The principal cast of Hunter Killer includes Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Toby Stephens, Common, Linda Cardellini.

When was Hunter Killer released and how long is it?

Hunter Killer was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.

What was the box office and production budget of Hunter Killer?

Hunter Killer had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $31.7M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Hunter Killer?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Hunter Killer was composed by Trevor Morris.

Is Hunter Killer based on a book or true story?

Hunter Killer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Wallace", Novel: "Don Keith".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Hunter Killer?

Hunter Killer holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).