The Hunt for Red October
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!
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Frequently asked questions about The Hunt for Red October
Where can I watch The Hunt for Red October in the United States?
The Hunt for Red October is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch The Hunt for Red October for free?
The Hunt for Red October streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October stars Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, and James Earl Jones. John McTiernan is the director.
How long is The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October runs 2h 15m (135 minutes).
When did The Hunt for Red October come out?
The Hunt for Red October was released on March 2, 1990.
Which studio made The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October was produced by Paramount Pictures and Mace Neufeld/Jerry Sherlock Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Hunt for Red October?
The Hunt for Red October was made on a budget of $30,000,000.
How much did The Hunt for Red October make at the box office?
The Hunt for Red October grossed $200,512,643 worldwide, against a budget of $30,000,000.
What languages is The Hunt for Red October in?
The Hunt for Red October is in English and Russian, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.