K-19: The Widowmaker vs The Brink of War

The Brink of War has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.5/10 for K-19: The Widowmaker). The Brink of War is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 18m. K-19: The Widowmaker is the older of the two (2002 against 2026). Both are drama, history, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

K-19: The Widowmaker posterK-19: The Widowmaker2002 VS The Brink of War posterThe Brink of War2026
K-19: The WidowmakerThe Brink of War
Audience score★ 6.5/10★ 8.0/10
Year20022026
Length2h 18m1h 57m
GenresDrama, History, Mystery, Thriller, WarDrama, History, Thriller, War
Country–United States of America
DirectorKathryn BigelowMichael Russell Gunn
Main castPeter Sarsgaard, Sam Spruell, Harrison Ford, John Shrapnel, Liam NeesonJared Harris, Adrian Rawlins, Hope Davis, Aya Cash, J.K. Simmons

Synopsis

K-19: The Widowmaker

When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

The Brink of War

President Ronald Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals—or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting on all sides, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Where to watch

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