K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) movie poster

K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

"Fate has found its hero."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 68%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 59% (RT: 60%, MC: 58) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistoryThrillerMysteryWar

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Runtime
2h 18m
Country
Canada, Germany, Russia
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,141 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
Metacritic
58
Cast
Harrison Ford as Alexei Vostrikov
Liam Neeson as Mikhail Polenin
Peter Sarsgaard as Vadim Radtchinko
Joss Ackland as Marshal Zelentsov
John Shrapnel as Admiral Bratyeev
Donald Sumpter as Dr. Savran
Tim Woodward as Partonov
Steve Nicolson as Demichev
It's divisive. Only 68% of audiences liked it based on 1,141 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 59%.
Overview
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • Kathryn Bigelow cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • During production of K-19: The Widowmaker, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

K-19: The Widowmaker is a 2002 drama, history, thriller film directed by Kathryn Bigelow. When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster. The film has been rated by 1,141 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, K-19: The Widowmaker delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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