Hostile Waters
“We were seconds from death and we didn't know it.”
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.
Where to watch Hostile Waters in United States
Can I watch Hostile Waters in United States? Hostile Waters isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
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Where is Hostile Waters streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
About Hostile Waters
Hostile Waters is a 1997 English-language tv movie, drama and thriller film directed by David Drury. The cast is led by Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen, Max von Sydow. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Hostile Waters was produced by BBC and HBO and made in France and Germany. It was released on October 18, 1997.
- Director
- David Drury
- Writers
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Release date
- October 18, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Production
- BBC, HBO
Hostile Waters cast & crew
Hostile Waters was directed by David Drury and written by Troy Kennedy Martin.
The cast features Rutger Hauer as Cap. Britanov, Martin Sheen as Aurora Skipper, Max von Sydow as Admiral Chernavin, Colm Feore as Pshenishny, Rob Campbell as Sergei Preminin, and Harris Yulin as Admiral Quinn.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Ferguson, cinematography is by Alec Curtis, and it was produced by Tony Garnett and Wolf Bauer.
Is Hostile Waters worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and thriller, Hostile Waters is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Hostile Waters
Rutger Hauer
Cap. Britanov
Martin Sheen
Aurora Skipper
Max von Sydow
Admiral Chernavin
Colm Feore
Pshenishny
Rob Campbell
Sergei Preminin
Harris Yulin
Admiral Quinn
Regina Taylor
Lt. Curtis
John Rothman
Aurora Exec. Officer
Michael Attwell
Kuzmenko
Dominic Monaghan
Sasha
Peter Guinness
Vladimirov
James E. Kerr
Aznabaev
Hostile Waters — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hostile Waters in United States?
Hostile Waters is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is Hostile Waters in?
Hostile Waters is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hostile Waters?
Hostile Waters runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
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