Greyhound (2020)
Kernel Score: 86% · 3,229 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: War, Action, Drama
Released: 2020-07-09
Runtime: 92 minutes
Is Greyhound worth watching?
Worth watching. Tom Hanks commands a ship in a Second World War Atlantic convoy under submarine attack. It's short, tense and focused, with little backstory, which some viewers love and some find thin. Best seen on a big screen.
Watch it if you
- like naval and submarine war films
- enjoy tight, focused thrillers
- want a short, intense watch
Skip it if you
- want deep character development
- dislike repetitive action
Best for: Tense night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Greyhound
- 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
A first-time captain leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the "Black Pit" to the front lines of WWII. With no air cover protection for 5 days, the captain and his convoy must battle the surrounding enemy Nazi U-boats in order to give the allies a chance to win the war.
Greyhound parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Greyhound is a PG-13 WWII naval war film about a convoy captain battling Nazi U-boats.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Intense naval combat with U-boats and warships runs throughout this WWII battle film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Greyhound
If you liked Greyhound, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Das Boot (1981) — 89%: Classic submarine drama from the other side
- Dunkirk (2017) — 85%: Tense, minimalist war film
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) — 79%: Naval adventure with a strong captain
- Crimson Tide (1995) — 80%: Submarine thriller about pressure and command
- The Longest Day (1962) — 87%: Epic account of D-Day
- The Enemy Below (1957) — 76%: Classic cat-and-mouse naval film
Director
Aaron Schneider
Cast
- Tom Hanks as Commander Krause
- Stephen Graham as Charlie Cole
- Rob Morgan as Cleveland
- Josh Wiggins as Talker #1
- Tom Brittney as Lt. Watson
- Elisabeth Shue as Evelyn
- Will Pullen as Talker #3
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Lopez
- Karl Glusman as Eppstein
- Chet Hanks as Bushnell
Greyhound FAQ
Is Greyhound worth watching?
Worth watching. Tom Hanks commands a ship in a Second World War Atlantic convoy under submarine attack. It's short, tense and focused, with little backstory, which some viewers love and some find thin. Best seen on a big screen.
Where can I watch Greyhound?
In the US you can stream Greyhound on Apple TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Greyhound OK for kids?
Greyhound is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Greyhound is a PG-13 WWII naval war film about a convoy captain battling Nazi U-boats.
What movies are like Greyhound?
If you liked Greyhound, try Das Boot, Dunkirk, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World and Crimson Tide.