Gary Oldman’s forgotten thriller resurfaces on UK streamer following new Slow Horses season

With the new season of Slow Horses out, Gary Oldman’s 2018 thriller Hunter Killer is now available to stream on Prime Video. The film stars Oldman and Gerard Butler, and follows a submarine crew and Navy SEALs as they work to save the Russian president from a political takeover.

Although the movie wasn’t successful in theaters and received mixed reviews, it’s now gaining popularity on the streaming platform. It’s currently the 6th most-watched film in the UK and is considered a trending title.

The movie *Hunter Killer* has a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 115 reviews. Critics generally agree that it’s a standard action film that doesn’t offer much new or original.

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The Associated Press described the film as over-the-top and flashy, full of tired tropes, unbelievable political and diplomatic situations, and fast-paced, video game-like action. They also noted it was often unintentionally funny, making it surprisingly enjoyable.

Even though the political aspects are a bit complicated, the *New York Times* said *Hunter Killer* successfully delivers as an exciting, fast-paced action movie.

The movie is gaining popularity alongside the newest season of Gary Oldman’s Apple TV+ series, *Slow Horses*. According to *Digital Spy*, the latest episodes are a significant improvement, making the show even more enjoyable.

Our review called it the best episode yet, praising its clever political maneuvering and a brilliantly funny performance by Christopher Chung as the hilariously self-deceived Roddy Ho.

The latest season is receiving rave reviews, earning a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics agree it’s a standout season, possibly even the show’s best yet.

The show features Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, the leader of MI5’s Slough House, a department where spies who’ve messed up are sent. Lamb is notorious for being rude and unpleasant.

Nick Mohammed, the newest addition to the cast of *Slow Horses*, hinted at a dramatic fifth season. He told *Radio Times* that the show will conclude with a lot of action, unexpected twists, and a particularly thrilling sequence at the end.

You can now watch Hunter Killer on Prime Video. All four seasons of Slow Horses are available on Apple TV+, and the first two episodes of season 5 are now streaming.

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2025-09-26 19:49