Movie · 1990
Is The Hunt for Red October based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Hunt for Red October is based on the book The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy (1984).
The Hunt for Red October is book 4 of the Ryanverse series.
The movie was released in 1990.
The book behind The Hunt for Red October
The Hunt for Red October
by Tom Clancy · first published 1984 · 387 pages · techno-thriller
1984 novel by Tom Clancy.
Ryanverse: books in order
- Without Remorse (1987)
- Patriot Games (1987)
- Red Rabbit (2002)
- The Hunt for Red October (1984)
- The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988)
- Clear and Present Danger (1989)
- The Sum of All Fears (1991)
- Debt of Honor (1994)
- Executive Orders (1996)
- Rainbow Six (1998)
- The Bear and the Dragon (2000)
- The Teeth of the Tiger (2003)
- Dead or Alive (2010)
- Locked On (2011)
- Threat Vector (2012)
- Command Authority (2013)
- Support and Defend (2014)
- Full Force and Effect (2014)
- Under Fire (2015)
- Commander in Chief (2015)
- Duty and Honor (2016)
- True Faith and Allegiance (2016)
- Point of Contact (novel) (2017)
- Power and Empire (2017)
- Oath of Office
- Line of Sight (book) (2018)
- Enemy Contact
- Code of Honor
- Firing Point (2020)
Common questions
Is The Hunt for Red October based on a book?
Yes. The Hunt for Red October is based on the book The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy (1984).
Who wrote the book The Hunt for Red October is based on?
The Hunt for Red October was written by Tom Clancy and first published in 1984.
Is The Hunt for Red October part of a series?
Yes, it is book 4 in the Ryanverse series (4 books listed below in reading order).
How long is the book?
The Hunt for Red October is about 387 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Without Remorse, book 1 of The Hunt for Red October. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Tom Clancy's books
- The Sum of All Fears (film, 2002)
- Clear and Present Danger (film, 1994)
- Patriot Games (film, 1992)