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K-19: The Widowmaker

  • 20022002
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 18m
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6.7/10
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When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

IMDb RATING
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63K
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  • Director
    • Kathryn Bigelow
  • Writers
    • Louis Nowra(story)
    • Christopher Kyle(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Sam Spruell
    • Peter Stebbings
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  • Director
    • Kathryn Bigelow
  • Writers
    • Louis Nowra(story)
    • Christopher Kyle(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Sam Spruell
    • Peter Stebbings
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    • 294User reviews
    • 104Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos1

    K-19: The Widowmaker
    Trailer 2:31
    K-19: The Widowmaker

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    Liam Neeson in K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
    Liam Neeson and Christian Camargo in K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
    Peter Sarsgaard in K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
    Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson in K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
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    Harrison Ford in K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
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    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Capt. Alexei Vostrikovas Capt. Alexei Vostrikov
    Sam Spruell
    Sam Spruell
    • Dmitrias Dmitri
    Peter Stebbings
    Peter Stebbings
    • Kuryshevas Kuryshev
    Christian Camargo
    Christian Camargo
    • Pavelas Pavel
    Roman Podhora
    • Lapinshas Lapinsh
    Sam Redford
    Sam Redford
    • Vasilyas Vasily
    Steve Nicolson
    Steve Nicolson
    • Demichevas Demichev
    Liam Neeson
    Liam Neeson
    • Capt. Mikhail Poleninas Capt. Mikhail Polenin
    Ravil Isyanov
    Ravil Isyanov
    • Suslovas Suslov
    Tim Woodward
    Tim Woodward
    • Partonovas Partonov
    Lex Shrapnel
    Lex Shrapnel
    • Kornilovas Kornilov
    Shaun Benson
    Shaun Benson
    • Leonidas Leonid
    Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried
    • Antonas Anton
    • (as Kristen Holden-Ried)
    Dmitry Chepovetsky
    Dmitry Chepovetsky
    • Sergeias Sergei
    Christopher Redman
    Christopher Redman
    • Kiklidzeas Kiklidze
    Tygh Runyan
    Tygh Runyan
    • Maximas Maxim
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Marshal Zelentsovas Marshal Zelentsov
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Admiral Bratyeevas Admiral Bratyeev
    • Director
      • Kathryn Bigelow
    • Writers
      • Louis Nowra(story)
      • Christopher Kyle(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers. —Anonymous
    • nuclear submarine
    • nuclear accident
    • radiation sickness
    • radioactive contamination
    • nuclear disaster
    • 239 more
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    • Taglines
      • Fate has found its hero.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • History
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for disturbing images
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The director and producers of K-19 were the first Western civilians ever allowed inside the Russian naval base at the Kola Peninsula.
    • Goofs
      When Alexei Vostrikov arrives to the meeting with the Admirals his rank up to this point is that of Captain Second Rank. However, during the meeting he wears the shoulder insignia of a Captain First Rank. In the next segment when he boards the K-19, he once again is a Captain Second Rank.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Mikhail Polenin: They'll send you to the Gulag, like your father.

      Captain Alexei Vostrikov: Well, it's a family tradition, isn't it?

    • Connections
      Featured in Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Harrison Ford/Jennifer Esposito/Wilco (2002)
    • Soundtracks
      L'Internationale
      Lyrics by Eugène Pottier

      Music by Pierre Degeyter

    User reviews294

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    One of the Most Moving War Films I've Ever Seen
    Despite some bad reviews, being the war film fanatic that I am, I went to see this movie. I was expecting something much like U-571, (Men trapped in a disabled boat surrounded by the enemy), and this movie wasn't far from it. I must say that U-571 is my all-time favorite war picture, so I didn't expect The Widowmaker to surpass it. However, it came very close. The story was told well and the acting from most of the newcomers was superb. However, when I left the theater, I didn't want to watch it again for a long while. Not that it was a bad movie. It was just a little too graphic. I'm one who can watch people get blown to bits, decapitated, and crushed, however, since this story is true and the way these men suffered before they died a horrible death, was a little too much for me to watch. I know they couldn't have filmed it any other way. That is what makes this movie so good... the mere fact that I was uneasy while watching it. I found myself gasping... (I'm not one to gasp.)

    The film is based on the story of a Russian sea captain (Harrison Ford) that is ordered to command a new nuclear powered submarine that has been thrown together in a very short amount of time. The objective is to test a missile near the north pole in hopes that the Russian government can catch up to the US who is threatening nuclear war. Although the crew is hesitant to board the ship, they fear the captain's wrath and work without complaint. Of course, the captain is 'do or die' and works the crew mercilessly, much to the dismay of the ship's original captain (Liam Neeson), who can do nothing but watch as his crew gets ready for mutiny. When the nuclear generator malfunctions, it is up to a few brave men to expose themselves to radiation and try and fix the power before disaster strikes and World War 3 begins. What I found most disturbing was the captain's refusal for American help until 7 men were dead and hundreds more were already exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Watching these brave men slow-cook themselves for the rest of the crew was enough to make me cringe, (while other men dove into freezing water rather than go back into a radioactive submarine.)

    All in all, this movie was a bit too much reality for me. However, it was wonderfully written, directed, and acted. I gave it ********/10.
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    • Jul 30, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Germany
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • K*19: The Widowmaker
    • Filming locations
      • Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • First Light Production
      • IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 2. Produktions KG
      • Intermedia Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,168,966
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,778,459
      • Jul 21, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $65,716,126
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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