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  • K-19: The Widowmaker
  • Opened July 19, 2002 | Runtime:2 hr. 18 min.
  • PG-13
    disturbing images
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 15+. Read More
  • Follows Captain Alexi Vostrikov (Harrison Ford) who, at the height of the Cold War, is ordered to take over command of the nuclear missile submarine K-19, pride of the Soviet Navy. His assignment: Prepare the K-19 for sea and take her out on patrol Read More
  • Cast: Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joss Ackland, John Shrapnel
  • Director: Kathryn Bigelow
  • Genres: Action Thriller, Sea Adventure, Thriller

K-19: The Widowmaker Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

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  • 80
    The New York Times | Dana Stevens

    (Director Bigelow) piles up one nerve-racking crisis after another, interspersed...

  • 75
    San Francisco Chronicle | Mick LaSalle

    The movie gradually works its way, with quiet intelligence and apparent...

  • 75
    Chicago Sun-Times | Roger Ebert

    There is one surprise in the movie, a decision having nothing to do with the...

  • 60
    Washington Post | Stephen Hunter

    It's a pretty good sub movie, with some pretty good performances, that, alas,...

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