When the news recently broke that Sam Neill, one of the kindest and most versatile actors in the entertainment industry, had passed away, I was deeply saddened, but it also made me reflect on his incredible body of work. I’ll never forget watching his iconic performance as Alan Grant in Jurassic Park for the first time as a kid, and his standout roles in Dead Calm, The Piano, Peaky Blinders, and Thor: Ragnarok only reinforced what an exceptional talent he was.
But while reflecting on Sam Neill’s career, I was reminded of his role in The Hunt for Red October. In the film, he stars alongside other Hollywood giants, including Sean Connery, Stellan Skarsgård, Tim Curry, and James Earl Jones.
Directed by John McTiernan and released in 1990, The Hunt for Red October is based on Tom Clancy’s bestselling novel of the same name. It follows Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he seemingly defects to the United States aboard the Soviet Union’s most advanced nuclear submarine, triggering a tense race between American and Soviet forces. As both sides scramble to determine his true intentions, CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) must convince US leaders that Ramius is seeking asylum rather than preparing to launch a renegade nuclear attack.
Sam Neill plays Captain Vasily Borodin, Ramius’ loyal second-in-command, delivering one of the film’s most memorable and heartfelt supporting performances.
If you’ve never seen The Hunt for Red October and want to watch Sam Neill in a role quite different from Alan Grant, or if it’s been a while since you last saw it, now is the perfect time to revisit it. It’s currently available on this free streaming service, but only for a limited time.
The Hunt for Red October is leaving Tubi soon
Stream this legendary thriller starring Sean Connery and Sam Neill for free
The Hunt for Red October is currently available to stream on Tubi for free, but there’s a catch: the movie won’t be available for much longer. Come August 1, The Hunt for Red October will be leaving Tubi, so if you want to watch the movie without spending a dime, you only have two more weeks to do so before it’s gone.
It’s also worth noting that since Tubi is a free, ad-supported streaming service, you will have to watch a few ads during the film.
Alternatively, if you want to avoid ads, The Hunt for Red October is available on Paramount+ ad-free with its Premium subscription. Or, if you’d prefer to own the film physically, it is available on 4K UHD Blu-ray from Amazon.
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More free movies to stream on Tubi
There’s plenty to choose from
Every month, Tubi adds more free movies to its streaming library, so if you’re looking for something to watch after The Hunt for Red October, there are plenty of options. One option is Dead Calm, another captivating film starring Sam Neill, alongside Nicole Kidman.
Other free movies on Tubi that were just added this July include Titanic, The Imitation Game, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
The Hunt for Red October
- Release Date
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March 2, 1990
- Runtime
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135 minutes
- Director
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John McTiernan
- Writers
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Donald E. Stewart, Larry Ferguson, Tom Clancy
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Sean Connery
Capt. 1st Marko Ramius
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Alec Baldwin
Dr. Jack Ryan
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Scott Glenn
CDR Bart Mancuso (USS Dallas)
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Sam Neill
Capt. 2nd Vasily Borodin
