Hostile Waters (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1997, Hostile Waters is a thriller, drama, war and tv movie film directed by David Drury, running about 94 minutes. “We were seconds from death and we didn't know it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on true events, an American submarine collides into a Soviet sub of the coast of America and an ensuing standoff occurs that could lead to total annihilation.
Who’s in it. Hostile Waters stars Rutger Hauer as Cap. Britanov, Martin Sheen as Aurora Skipper, Max von Sydow as Admiral Chernavin and Colm Feore as Pshenishny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Hostile Waters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hostile Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostile Waters tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostile Waters (1997)?
- In US, Hostile Waters is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hostile Waters worth watching?
- Hostile Waters holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hostile Waters?
- Hostile Waters stars Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen, Max von Sydow, Colm Feore and Rob Campbell.
- When was Hostile Waters released?
- Hostile Waters was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.