Kursk (2018) movie poster

Kursk (2018)

"Together till the end"
ThumbScore
👍 64%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 64% (RT: 72%, MC: 55) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistoryThrillerAction

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Runtime
1h 58m
Country
Belgium, France, Luxembourg
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (686 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
72%
Metacritic
55
Cast
Matthias Schoenaerts as Mikhail Averin
Léa Seydoux as Tanya Averina
Peter Simonischek as Admiral Vyacheslav Grudzinsky
Max von Sydow as Admiral Vladimir Petrenko
August Diehl as Anton Markov
Colin Firth as Commodore David Russell
Bjarne Henriksen as Russian Rescue Ship Captain
Magnus Millang as Oleg Lebedev
It's divisive. Only 64% of audiences liked it based on 686 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 64%.
Overview
Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board. While the few sailors who are still alive barely manage to survive, their families push for accurate information and a British officer struggles to obtain from the Russian government a permit to attempt a rescue before it is late. But general incompetence are against all their efforts. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Matthias Schoenaerts spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Thomas Vinterberg cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2018 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Kursk is a 2018 drama, history, thriller film directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board.

While the few sailors who are still alive barely manage to survive, their families push for accurate information and a British officer struggles to obtain from the Russian government a permit to attempt a rescue before it is late. But general incompetence are against all their efforts. The film has been rated by 686 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Kursk 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. Kursk (2018) 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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