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U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ernest Krause is assigned to lead an Allied convoy across the Atlantic during World War II. His convoy, however, is pursued by German U-boats. Although this is Krause's first wartime mission, he finds himself embroiled in what would come to be known as the longest, largest and most complex naval battle in history: The Battle of the Atlantic.

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Critics Consensus

Greyhound's characters aren't as robust as its action sequences, but this fast-paced World War II thriller benefits from its efficiently economical approach.

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Robert Daniels Consequence 02/12/2021
B-
With little character development on paper, the narrative finds victory through Hanks' patient physical performance and the craftsmanship within the battles. Go to Full Review
Robbie Collin Daily Telegraph (UK) 11/22/2020
2/5
If this is all Tom Hanks imagines a Tom Hanks vehicle to be, he greatly underestimates himself. Go to Full Review
Stephen Romei The Australian 07/28/2020
3.5/5
Greyhound is the lead ship and Krause is the overall commander. Go to Full Review
Joonatan Itkonen Region Free 01/03/2025
4/5
Clocking in at a remarkably brisk 85 minutes, GREYHOUND is a lean and mean action thriller that's more respectable than thrilling. Go to Full Review
Gautam Sunder The Hindu 07/18/2024
A layered performance from the lead star, who also wrote and produced the film, elevates this from being a mere at-sea war thriller. Go to Full Review
Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews 07/24/2023
C
Tom Hanks is fantastic as the protagonist, but his screenplay is far from truly being one. All dialogues revolve around characters (mostly Hanks') calling naval instructions for most of the runtime and looking either through a window or binoculars. Go to Full Review
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Renato M @RT67646845 3d Greyhound provides an excellent sense of what the fight against the U-boats was like during World War II — a tense, immersive, and highly authentic portrayal of naval warfare at the time. A great film. See more R. S @HerrSrtienksel Apr 26 Great action, but don't expect too much character development See more Sharang L @Scribe187 Apr 23 The naval battle scenes are magnificent. At 90 minutes, it doesn't overstay its welcome by even a second (unlike some other war movies). See more Tren B. @Gridlock Apr 17 Greyhound was a nonstop war film. It was able to keep tension high throughout, and the payoff was heart felt. Good performances by all the caste, and Tom Hanks was the perfect captain under pressure. It's worth a watch. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 15 Greyhound is a good war film that works especially well as a streaming watch on Apple TV+. Its tight runtime and focused story make it easy to stay engaged without any unnecessary filler. Tom Hanks delivers a strong and steady performance as a naval commander leading a convoy through dangerous waters during World War II. The film keeps a constant sense of tension, with fast-paced naval action and clear stakes that maintain momentum throughout. The visuals and sound design are impressive, particularly in the battle sequences, which feel intense and immersive. While the film doesn’t dive deeply into character development, it succeeds in creating a gripping and straightforward experience. Overall, it’s a well-executed and engaging war film that’s perfect for a focused, high-tension watch at home. I’d rate it a 7/10. See more rex W @RT11010153 Apr 12 This realistic presentation is an underrated gem. I found it to be very engaging. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ernest Krause is assigned to lead an Allied convoy across the Atlantic during World War II. His convoy, however, is pursued by German U-boats. Although this is Krause's first wartime mission, he finds himself embroiled in what would come to be known as the longest, largest and most complex naval battle in history: The Battle of the Atlantic.
Director
Aaron Schneider
Producer
Gary Goetzman
Screenwriter
Tom Hanks
Production Co
Playtone, BRON Studios, Creative Wealth Media Finance, Creative Artists Agency, Sycamore Pictures, Zhengfu Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Stage 6 Films, FilmNation Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (War Related Action/Violence|Brief Strong Language)
Genre
War, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 10, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)