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Kursk (2018)

“Together till the end.”

6.6/10 · 732 votes 1h 58m pg-13 ActionThrillerDramaHistory

#183 of 328 films from 2018 #1075 of 2168 in action

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg · Written by Robert Rodat

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Overview

Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board. While the few sailors who are still alive barely manage to survive, their families push for accurate information and a British officer struggles to obtain from the Russian government a permit to attempt a rescue before it is late. But general incompetence are against all their efforts.

Cast

Matthias Schoenaertsas Mikhail Averin
Léa Seydouxas Tanya Averina
Peter Simonischekas Admiral Vyacheslav Grudzinsky
Max von Sydowas Admiral Vladimir Petrenko
August Diehlas Anton Markov
Colin Firthas Commodore David Russell
Bjarne Henriksenas Russian Rescue Ship Captain
Magnus Millangas Oleg Lebedev
Artemiy Spiridonovas Misha Averin
Joel Basmanas Leo
Pit Bukowskias Maxim
Matthias Schweighöferas Pavel Sonin
Tom Hudsonas Roman
Chris Pascalas Niko

Facts

Release dateNovember 7, 2018
Runtime118 min (1h 58m) — longer as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
IMDbtt4951982

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Questions

How long is Kursk?
Kursk runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Is Kursk worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 732 votes, which places it #183 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 45%) and #1075 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Kursk?
Kursk was directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Hunt (2012), The Celebration (1998), Another Round (2020).
Who stars in Kursk?
Matthias Schoenaerts as Mikhail Averin; Léa Seydoux as Tanya Averina; Peter Simonischek as Admiral Vyacheslav Grudzinsky; Max von Sydow as Admiral Vladimir Petrenko; August Diehl as Anton Markov; Colin Firth as Commodore David Russell.
What is Kursk rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Kursk?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49776.

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