K-19: The Widowmaker (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2002, K-19: The Widowmaker is a thriller, drama, war and mystery film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, running about 138 minutes. “Fate has found its hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
Who’s in it. K-19: The Widowmaker stars Harrison Ford as Alexei Vostrikov, Liam Neeson as Mikhail Polenin, Peter Sarsgaard as Vadim Radtchinko and Joss Ackland as Marshal Zelentsov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, K-19: The Widowmaker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch K-19: The Widowmaker page.
If you liked it. Fans of K-19: The Widowmaker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)?
- In US, K-19: The Widowmaker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is K-19: The Widowmaker worth watching?
- K-19: The Widowmaker holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in K-19: The Widowmaker?
- K-19: The Widowmaker stars Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joss Ackland and John Shrapnel.
- When was K-19: The Widowmaker released?
- K-19: The Widowmaker was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.