Is The Hunt for Red October scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Hunt for Red October for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Hunt for Red October in the US?

The Hunt for Red October is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 1 more and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 5 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Hunt for Red October?

The Hunt for Red October runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

Is The Hunt for Red October suitable for kids?

The Hunt for Red October is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19902h 15mAction / Thriller

The Hunt for Red October

Name: The Hunt for Red October
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 1990-03-02
Duration: 135 min

Invisible. Silent. Stolen.

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!

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The Hunt for Red October at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 15m

At 2h 15m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under action and thriller.

US availability

4 free · 8 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 1 more. Listed to rent from 8 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 3,795 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Hunt for Red October tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 15m.
It is free to watch on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 1 more in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 3,795 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Hunt for Red October

Is The Hunt for Red October scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Hunt for Red October for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an action and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Hunt for Red October in the US?: The Hunt for Red October is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and 1 more and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 5 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Hunt for Red October?: The Hunt for Red October runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Is The Hunt for Red October suitable for kids?: The Hunt for Red October is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.