K-19: The Widowmaker

2002·Movie
2h 18min·PG-13
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic806.6Rotten Tomatoes––

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K-19: The Widowmaker fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Submarine DisasterCold War ThrillerNuclear CrisisHistorical DramaIntense TensionHuman ErrorCourage and SacrificeBleak AtmosphereClaustrophobic Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Kathryn Bigelow, Steve Danton
Written by:
Christopher Kyle, Louis Nowra
Produced by:
Harrison Ford, Kathryn Bigelow, Basil Iwanyk
Composed by:
Klaus Badelt, Pat Jackson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about K-19: The Widowmaker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream K-19: The Widowmaker legally?

NetflixPrimefuboTVParamount+PeacockPhiloThe RokuThe CW

K-19: The Widowmaker is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is K-19: The Widowmaker worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is K-19: The Widowmaker rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is K-19: The Widowmaker?

2 h 18 min

K-19: The Widowmaker runs 2 h 18 min.

Is K-19: The Widowmaker based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on K-19: The Widowmaker?

Critics80
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate K-19: The Widowmaker higher (80) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was K-19: The Widowmaker a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$66 million

No. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $66 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.

What language is K-19: The Widowmaker in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch K-19: The Widowmaker?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for K-19: The Widowmaker in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does K-19: The Widowmaker use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Failsafe FailureArtistic License – HistoryThis Is Not a DrillOminous Latin ChantingIt's Probably NothingFatal Family PhotoDistant FinaleLibation for the DeadThe Alleged ShipLet Them Die HappyForeshadowingand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for K-19: The Widowmaker, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Failsafe Failure, Artistic License – History.

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