The Hunt for Red October (1990)

The Hunt for Red October poster

"Invisible. Silent. Stolen."

Movie · 1990 · 2h 15m · Released · Rated PG-13 · Action, Thriller

Synopsis

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!

Watch the trailer

The Hunt for Red October trailer

Where to watch

Stream

Rent

Buy

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

  • Sean Connery as Capt. 1st Marko Ramius
  • Alec Baldwin as Dr. Jack Ryan
  • Scott Glenn as CDR Bart Mancuso (USS Dallas)
  • Sam Neill as Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
  • James Earl Jones as Vice ADM James Greer
  • Joss Ackland as Ambassador Andrei Lysenko
  • Richard Jordan as Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
  • Peter Firth as Capt. 2nd Ivan Putin (Political Officer, Red October)
  • Tim Curry as Dr. Yevgeni Petrov (Red October)
  • Courtney B. Vance as Petty Officer Ronald 'Jonesy' Jones (USS Dallas)

If you liked The Hunt for Red October, try

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy tense, classic action thrillers, The Hunt for Red October is a great pick that keeps you on the edge of your seat for its full 135-minute runtime. The story revolves around a high-stakes chase involving a cutting-edge Soviet submarine heading toward the U.S. coast, with Sean Connery leading the cast as Captain Marko Ramius. What makes this film stand out is the clever cat-and-mouse game, where a lone CIA analyst, played by Alec Baldwin, races against time to figure out the real intentions behind the submarine’s mission. It’s perfect for anyone who likes smart, suspenseful stories with a Cold War backdrop and a strong ensemble cast. Watching it feels like stepping into a carefully crafted thriller where every moment counts, making it an engaging watch for fans of films like Clear and Present Danger or Mission: Impossible.

Tell BingeNext a few films you already love and get a fresh list of movies worth your evening.