Hunter Killer (2018)
Hunter Killer (2018)
Director: Donovan Marsh
Starring: Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common, Toby Stephens, Michael Nyqvist
Genre: Action / Thriller / Military
Overview
Hunter Killer follows Captain Joe Glass (Gerard Butler), a no-nonsense U.S. submarine commander who uncovers a secret Russian coup that threatens to ignite World War III. When a rogue Russian general takes the president hostage, Glass must lead a stealth submarine mission deep under the Arctic while a U.S. Navy SEAL team conducts a dangerous rescue operation on land.
Highlights
Submarine warfare shot with tense, claustrophobic energy — sonar pings, stealth maneuvers, silent standoffs.
Gerard Butler brings his signature intensity as a tactical, level-headed commander.
Mixes underwater tension with ground combat, giving the story scale and urgency.
Gary Oldman adds political weight with his fiery Pentagon presence.
Notable Action SequencesThe Arctic under-ice chase, with mines, torpedoes, and evasive maneuvers.
SEAL team infiltration — tight, realistic, and suspenseful.
The final rescue of the Russian president, combining submarine coordination and ground assault.
Themes:Geopolitical tension, chain of command, trust between enemies, precision and discipline in warfare.
VerdictHunter Killer is a solid, old-school military thriller — not groundbreaking, but tense, muscular, and very watchable. Butler delivers, and the mix of underwater and on-land action keeps the pace pulsing.
Rating: 6.7/10
