The Hunley (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1999, The Hunley is an action, drama, war and history film directed by John Gray, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. CSS Hunley tells the incredible true story of the crew of the manually propelled submarine CSS Hunley, during the siege of Charleston of 1864. It is a story of heroism in the face of adversity, the Hunley being the first submersible to sink an enemy boat in time of war. It also relates the human side of the story relating the uncommon and extaordinary temperament of the 9 men who led the Hunley into history and died valiantly accomplishing this feat.
Who’s in it. The Hunley stars Armand Assante as Lt. George Dixon, Donald Sutherland as Gen. Pierre G.T. Beauregard, Chris Bauer as Simkins and Gerry Becker as Capt. Pickering, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Hunley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunley page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunley tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunley (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hunley change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hunley worth watching?
- The Hunley holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunley?
- The Hunley stars Armand Assante, Donald Sutherland, Chris Bauer, Gerry Becker and Sebastian Roché.
- When was The Hunley released?
- The Hunley was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.