Hunter Killer (2018)
A brisk, gritty thriller plunges deep into the Arctic, where a submarine commander races to avert global war.
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.
How intense is Hunter Killer?
Hunter Killer is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and fine in the background. Rated R.
What Hunter Killer feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyhigh octanepulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionBackground
Where to stream Hunter Killer
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Hunter Killer for you?
Is Hunter Killer scary?
No. Hunter Killer is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hunter Killer gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Hunter Killer sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hunter Killer OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Hunter Killer?
Hunter Killer runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream Hunter Killer?
Hunter Killer is streaming on Plex.
Does Hunter Killer have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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