“Hunter Killer” (2018) is an action thriller film directed by Donovan Marsh, based on the novel “Firing Point” by George Wallace and Don Keith. The movie stars Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common, and Linda Cardellini.

The plot follows American submarine Captain Joe Glass (played by Gerard Butler) as he leads a mission to rescue a kidnapped Russian president while averting a potential World War III. The film begins with the mysterious sinking of a U.S. submarine in the Arctic Ocean. Captain Glass, an unorthodox and experienced submarine commander, is assigned to investigate the incident. Meanwhile, a group of Navy SEALs, led by Lieutenant Bill Beaman (played by Toby Stephens), is deployed to conduct reconnaissance on a Russian naval base where they discover a coup is underway.

As tensions escalate, Captain Glass must navigate through dangerous waters and make contact with a rogue Russian submarine commanded by Captain Andropov (played by Michael Nyqvist). They form an unlikely alliance to stop the coup, rescue the Russian president (played by Alexander Diachenko), and prevent the outbreak of global conflict.

The film combines underwater warfare, covert military operations, and geopolitical intrigue, highlighting themes of bravery, teamwork, and international cooperation in the face of imminent danger. “Hunter Killer” delivers intense action sequences and a gripping storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.