Fury (2014)
Kernel Score: 87% · 12,759 ratings · Rated R
Genres: War, Drama, Action
Released: 2014-10-15
Runtime: 135 minutes
Is Fury worth watching?
Worth watching. A brutal, grimy tank drama in the last weeks of World War II. Great ensemble acting and tense battle scenes. The film is bleak, with a few moments that push realism, but it earns its impact.
Watch it if you
- want gritty, realistic war drama
- like stories about a tight-knit crew
- can handle graphic violence
Skip it if you
- dislike graphic war violence
- want a hopeful or gentle story
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Fury
- Stream: Apple TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and outgunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
Fury parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Fury is an intense, graphic R-rated WWII combat film.
- Violence & scariness: Intense — Reviews describe the film as very gory with explosions and body parts, depicting brutal tank warfare and execution.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Fury
If you liked Fury, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Saving Private Ryan (1998) — 95%: Landmark combat film about brutal fighting and its cost.
- Platoon (1986) — 87%: Raw, soldier-level war drama.
- Cross of Iron (1977) — 79%: Gritty war film from the German side.
- Dunkirk (2017) — 85%: Tense, immersive World War II drama.
- The Dirty Dozen (1967) — 87%: Classic WWII ensemble about rough men on a mission.
- The Thin Red Line (1998) — 85%: Meditative, powerful look at men in battle.
Director
Cast
- Brad Pitt as Don 'Wardaddy' Collier
- Shia LaBeouf as Boyd 'Bible' Swan
- Logan Lerman as Norman Ellison
- Michael Peña as Trini 'Gordo' Garcia
- Jon Bernthal as Grady 'Coon-Ass' Travis
- Jim Parrack as Sergeant Binkowski
- Brad William Henke as Sergeant Davis
- Kevin Vance as Sergeant Peterson
- Xavier Samuel as Lieutenant Parker
- Jason Isaacs as Captain Waggoner
Fury FAQ
Is Fury worth watching?
Worth watching. A brutal, grimy tank drama in the last weeks of World War II. Great ensemble acting and tense battle scenes. The film is bleak, with a few moments that push realism, but it earns its impact.
Where can I watch Fury?
In the US you can stream Fury on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Fury OK for kids?
Fury is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Fury is an intense, graphic R-rated WWII combat film.
What movies are like Fury?
If you liked Fury, try Saving Private Ryan, Platoon, Cross of Iron and Dunkirk.