Counter Measures (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1998, Counter Measures is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Fred Olen Ray, running about 93 minutes. “Crash dive into Terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. US Navy medical officer Jake Fuller is assigned to a goodwill visit aboard a Russian submarine. But he and his companion, Lt. Swain, end up alone among terrorists, who have taken over the submarine and threaten to fire its nuclear weapons.
Who’s in it. Counter Measures stars Michael Dudikoff as Captain Jake Fuller, James Horan as Captain Petrov, Alexander Keith as Lt. Swain and Scott Marlowe as Ambassador Silver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Counter Measures has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Counter Measures page.
If you liked it. Fans of Counter Measures 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 Counter Measures (1998)?
- In US, Counter Measures is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Counter Measures worth watching?
- Counter Measures holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Counter Measures?
- Counter Measures stars Michael Dudikoff, James Horan, Alexander Keith, Scott Marlowe and Lada Boder.
- When was Counter Measures released?
- Counter Measures was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.