The Hunt for Red October

In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?

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Grosses

Domestic (100%)
$122,012,643

International (–)
–

Worldwide
$122,012,643

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DistributorParamount Pictures
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Opening$17,161,835
1,225 theaters

Budget$30,000,000

Release DateMar 2, 1990

Running Time2 hr 15 min

GenresAction Adventure Thriller

In Release305 days/43 weeks

Widest Release1,817 theaters

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