

K-19: The Widowmaker
2002, English. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
Fate has found its hero.
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 1,261 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch K-19: The Widowmaker
K-19: The Widowmaker isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Kathryn BigelowDirector
- Harrison FordAlexei Vostrikov
- Liam NeesonMikhail Polenin
- Peter SarsgaardVadim Radtchinko
- Joss AcklandMarshal Zelentsov
- John ShrapnelAdmiral Bratyeev
- Donald SumpterDr. Savran
- Tim WoodwardPartonov
- Steve NicolsonDemichev
- George AntonKonstantin
- James Francis GintyAnatoly
- Lex ShrapnelKornilov
- Ingvar E. SigurðssonGorelov
Details
- Released
- 19 July 2002
- Country
- Canada, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Christopher Kyle
- Budget
- $100M
- Box office
- $66M
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What K-19: The Widowmaker is based on
K-19: The Widowmaker is based on a true story.
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K-19: The Widowmaker: quick answers
Is K-19: The Widowmaker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 1,261 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is K-19: The Widowmaker?
K-19: The Widowmaker runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does K-19: The Widowmaker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for K-19: The Widowmaker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
K-19: The Widowmaker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
K-19: The Widowmaker is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is K-19: The Widowmaker on?
K-19: The Widowmaker isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like K-19: The Widowmaker?
If you liked K-19: The Widowmaker, try Phantom, Thirteen Days, Hostile Waters.
Who directed K-19: The Widowmaker?
K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and stars Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard.
What is K-19: The Widowmaker based on?
K-19: The Widowmaker is based on a true story.