Hunter Killer 2018

A U.S. submarine, the USS Tampa Bay, mysteriously disappears while tracking a Russian Akula-class submarine in the Arctic waters. In response, Rear Admiral John Fisk, portrayed by Common, orders the USS Arkansas, a Virginia-class submarine, to investigate the situation. The mission is headed by the unconventional and newly-promoted Commander Joe Glass, played by Gerard Butler.

As tensions rise, Jayne Norquist, the National Security Agency’s senior analyst, portrayed by Linda Cardellini, identifies a troubling connection between the timing of the submarine’s disappearance and a scheduled meeting involving the Russian Defense Minister and President Zakarin. Sensing the heightened risk, she recommends deploying surveillance teams to monitor the meeting closely.

Simultaneously, a Navy SEAL team, led by Lieutenant Bill Beaman, played by Toby Stephens, is dispatched to covertly observe a crucial Russian naval base. Their mission encounters immediate challenges when Martinelli, a new member of the team depicted by Zane Holtz, unexpectedly loses consciousness during their HALO jump. Once they arrive, they witness Defense Minister Dmitri Durov, played by Mikhail Gorevoy, staging a coup and taking President Zakarin, masterfully portrayed by Alexander Diachenko, hostage, revealing Durov’s intention to incite a war.

Back aboard the Arkansas, Glass and his crew make a grim discovery: the lost U.S. submarine, which has suffered a torpedo attack, along with a sunken Russian submarine showing signs of sabotage rather than an external assault. Their situation deteriorates when they come under fire from a hidden Russian submarine but, showcasing remarkable leadership, Glass manages to counter the attack and rescue Russian survivors, including Captain Sergei Andropov, played by Michael Nyqvist.

Meanwhile, U.S. military officials become aware of the coup. Admiral Charles Donnegan, portrayed by Gary Oldman, pushes for wartime preparations. However, based on Jayne’s analysis that Durov acts independently of the Russian military, Fisk suggests a strategy of caution and orders the Arkansas to rendezvous with Beaman’s team after they extract Zakarin. Glass persuades the hesitant Andropov to assist them, leveraging his knowledge of the naval base’s minefield to navigate the Arkansas undetected.

As the SEAL team successfully rescues President Zakarin but at a grave cost, losing two members, Beaman brings the wounded leader back to the Arkansas. He selflessly returns alone to save Martinelli, whom they had to leave behind.

In a fierce standoff, as U.S. and Russian fleets prepare for battle, the Arkansas is targeted by Andropov’s former ship, now commanded by Sutrev (Ilia Volok), a key player in Durov’s conspiracy. With tensions escalating, Andropov confirms Zakarin’s presence aboard the submarine. When Durov gives the command to fire at the surfaced Arkansas, Glass demonstrates remarkable restraint, recognizing that retaliating could spark the very conflict he wishes to prevent. Just as destruction seems imminent, Andropov’s loyal crew defies orders to intercept the missiles, turning the tide by destroying Durov’s naval headquarters.

With the looming war averted, Glass safely returns to the Russian naval base, ensuring Zakarin and Andropov’s surviving crew make it back home. In a poignant farewell, Glass and Andropov acknowledge the mutual respect forged in the heat of crisis. Beaman reappears, bringing Martinelli back, and together, the Arkansas crew sets sail for the United States, carrying the weight of their harrowing mission.