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The Hunt for Red October

7.419902h 15mPGMovieActionThriller

A new technologically-superior Soviet nuclear sub, the Red October, is heading for the U.S. coast under the command of Captain Marko Ramius. The American government thinks Ramius is planning to attack. Lone CIA analyst Jack Ryan has a…

DirectorJohn McTiernan
WritersDonald E. Stewart·Larry Ferguson
ProducersJerry Sherlock·Mace Neufeld

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Cast · Directed by John McTiernan

SCSean Connery
Sean Connery
Capt. 1st Marko Ramius
ABAlec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Dr. Jack Ryan
SGScott Glenn
Scott Glenn
CDR Bart Mancuso (USS Dallas)
SNSam Neill
Sam Neill
Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Vice ADM James Greer
JAJoss Ackland
Joss Ackland
Ambassador Andrei Lysenko
RJRichard Jordan
Richard Jordan
Dr. Jeffrey Pelt, National Security Advisor
PFPeter Firth
Peter Firth
Capt. 2nd Ivan Putin (Political Officer, Red October)
TCTim Curry
Tim Curry
Dr. Yevgeni Petrov (Red October)
CVCourtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Petty Officer Ronald 'Jonesy' Jones (USS Dallas)
SSStellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Capt. 2nd Viktor Tupolev (V.K. Konovalov)
JJJeffrey Jones
Jeffrey Jones
Skip Tyler

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The Hunt for Red October — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Hunt for Red October?

The Hunt for Red October is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus and Sky Go in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Hunt for Red October on Netflix?

No, The Hunt for Red October is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus.

Is The Hunt for Red October on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Hunt for Red October is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Hunt for Red October for free?

The Hunt for Red October is available on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Hunt for Red October?

Yes — The Hunt for Red October is followed by Patriot Games (1992) in the Jack Ryan Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Hunt for Red October?

The Hunt for Red October is the first film in the Jack Ryan Collection.

Is The Hunt for Red October part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Hunt for Red October is part of a trilogy, alongside Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994).

How many movies are in the Jack Ryan Collection?

There are 3 films in the Jack Ryan Collection: The Hunt for Red October (1990), Patriot Games (1992) and Clear and Present Danger (1994).