The Hunt for Red October
1990, English. Directed by John McTiernan.
Invisible. Silent. Stolen.
A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a different idea: he thinks Ramius is planning to defect, but he has only a few hours to find him and prove it - because the entire Russian naval and air commands are trying to find Ramius, too. The hunt is on!
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- John McTiernanDirector
- Alec BaldwinDr. Jack Ryan
- Sean ConneryCapt. 1st Marko Ramius
- Scott GlennCDR Bart Mancuso (USS Dallas)
- Sam NeillCapt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
- James Earl JonesVice ADM James Greer
- Joss AcklandAmbassador Andrei Lysenko
- Richard JordanDr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
- Peter FirthCapt. 2nd Ivan Putin (Political Officer, Red October)
- Tim CurryDr. Yevgeni Petrov (Red October)
- Courtney B. VancePetty Officer Ronald 'Jonesy' Jones (USS Dallas)
- Stellan SkarsgårdCapt. 2nd Viktor Tupolev (V.K. Konovalov)
- Jeffrey JonesSkip Tyler
Details
- Released
- 2 March 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Ferguson, Donald E. Stewart
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $201M
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What The Hunt for Red October is based on
The Hunt for Red October is based on The Hunt for Red October, a 1984 novel by Tom Clancy, published by United States Naval Institute.
Novel · 1984
The Hunt for Red October
By Tom Clancy
Published by United States Naval Institute
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The Hunt for Red October: quick answers
What comes after The Hunt for Red October?
Next in the series: Patriot Games (1992), Clear and Present Danger (1994), and The Sum of All Fears (2002).
Is The Hunt for Red October worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 3,843 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Does The Hunt for Red October have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hunt for Red October. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hunt for Red October parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hunt for Red October is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Hunt for Red October on?
The Hunt for Red October isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hunt for Red October?
If you liked The Hunt for Red October, try The Sum of All Fears, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, Crimson Tide.
Who directed The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October (1990) was directed by John McTiernan and stars Alec Baldwin, Sean Connery, Scott Glenn.
What is The Hunt for Red October based on?
The Hunt for Red October is based on The Hunt for Red October, a 1984 novel by Tom Clancy, published by United States Naval Institute.