Crimson Tide (1995)
Kernel Score: 80% · 1,944 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Action, Drama, War
Released: 1995-05-12
Runtime: 116 minutes
Where to watch Crimson Tide
- Stream: Fubo, Philo
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Crimson Tide parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Crimson Tide is a tense military thriller about a possible mutiny aboard a nuclear submarine during a Cold War-era crisis.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts military conflict, threat of nuclear war, and tense confrontations, rated R primarily for language and intensity rather than graphic violence.
- Language: Moderate — Contains strong military-themed profanity typical of an R rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Denzel Washington as Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
- Gene Hackman as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
- Matt Craven as Lt. Roy Zimmer
- George Dzundza as Chief of the Boat Cob
- Viggo Mortensen as Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
- James Gandolfini as Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
- Rocky Carroll as Lt. Darik Westergard
- Jaime Gomez as Officer of the Deck Mahoney
- Michael Milhoan as Chief of the Watch Hunsicker
- Scott Burkholder as Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter
Crimson Tide FAQ
Is Crimson Tide good?
Crimson Tide has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,944 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Crimson Tide?
In the US you can stream Crimson Tide on Fubo and Philo and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Crimson Tide OK for kids?
Crimson Tide is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Crimson Tide is a tense military thriller about a possible mutiny aboard a nuclear submarine during a Cold War-era crisis.
What movies are like Crimson Tide?
If you liked Crimson Tide, try Top Gun: Maverick, The Hunt for Red October, The Wolf's Call and Greyhound.