--- title: "Greyhound" year: 2020 kind: "film" canonical: "https://film.one/film/greyhound" fi1m_id: "greyhound" imdb_id: "tt6048922" tmdb_id: 516486 wikidata_id: "Q50404285" fi1m_score: 66 critics_score: 60 critics_reviews: 26 published: "2026-09-24T22:38:26.630513+00:00" updated: "2026-09-24T22:38:27.026334+00:00" region: "MX" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Greyhound (2020) Directed by Aaron Schneider · 1h 32m · RTC B · War, Action, Drama ## Identity Greyhound - **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/greyhound - **Type:** Film - **Fi1m ID:** greyhound - **IMDb ID:** tt6048922 - **TMDB ID:** 516486 - **Wikidata ID:** Q50404285 - **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6048922/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/516486, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50404285 **Fi1m score: 66** · Critics 60 from 26 reviews *In a sentence:* Tom Hanks refuses a sandwich for ninety minutes while the Atlantic tries to kill him > Tom Hanks writes himself a destroyer and 92 minutes of orders, and Aaron Schneider makes that a tight, sometimes gripping crossing. It is precise about everything except the people, and it is over before that starts to cost it much. ## Synopsis February 1942. Commander Krause (Tom Hanks), a career officer on his first command, takes the destroyer Greyhound into the North Atlantic at the head of an escort for a convoy of merchant ships. In the middle of the crossing lies a stretch of open water where a pack of U-boats is waiting. Krause has his executive officer, Charlie Cole (Stephen Graham); a mess attendant, Cleveland (Rob Morgan), who keeps bringing him meals he does not eat; and a bridge full of young talkers relaying his orders. One short flashback shows Evelyn (Elisabeth Shue), the woman he left behind. The first sonar contact comes soon after the air cover turns for home. ## Review Aaron Schneider’s film, from a screenplay by Tom Hanks after a novel by C. S. Forester, is about a destroyer taking a convoy across the Atlantic in February 1942, and it is about almost nothing else. There is no shore leave, no letters home, no back story beyond one short flashback. For 92 minutes we are on the bridge of the Greyhound with Commander Krause (Hanks) as he gives orders and hears them repeated back. It is a narrow film and it knows it, and within those limits it is tense and well made and, by the end, thin. Worth an evening if you like your war films procedural; there is not much to carry away afterwards. The method is repetition. Krause says “right full rudder”, the helmsman says “right full rudder, aye”, a talker relays a bearing from sonar, the ship turns. Sidney Wolinsky and Markus Czyzewski cut these chains fast and clean, so that an order travels from Krause’s mouth to the rudder in four shots and we always know which way the ship is turning, even when we have lost hold of why. Hanks the writer has bet that watching a competent man do a hard job under strain is enough to fill a film. For the first hour he is right. The first U-boat hunt is the best thing in it. Sonar gets a contact, the range closes, the boat passes beneath the hull and the whole bridge goes quiet to listen for it, and we found we had stopped breathing along with them. The depth charges go, the sea heaves, oil comes up, the crew cheers, and Krause says, almost to himself, “fifty souls”. It landed harder than we expected, because nothing before it had asked us to feel anything. Hanks has played decent men in authority often enough that we know the shape, and here he strips even that back: no speeches, hardly a smile, a man whose whole attention is on the next order. Shelly Johnson shoots nearly all of it from the bridge, through glass streaming with spray, and the war outside arrives as lookouts’ shouts and grey shapes on grey water. When the camera does go out over the convoy the sea has the smooth, weightless look of the computer, and those are the weakest images in the film. David Crank’s bridge is cramped and cold and crowded with brass and dials; there is always somebody’s elbow at the edge of the frame. Julie Weiss puts the crew in sheepskin and steel helmets over knitted caps and lets the frost sit on their collars. Blake Neely’s score is mostly drums and a low drone, and it knows when to stop, which is more than most war scores do. The night attacks are lit by flares and scored by the guns. What is missing is the people. Stephen Graham’s Cole is loyal and worried, and that is the whole of him. Rob Morgan’s Cleveland brings Krause meals he does not eat and is the one man aboard the commander treats with anything like tenderness, and the film treats that as enough. Elisabeth Shue’s Evelyn gets one scene, a flashback, and is then gone from the film. Tom Brittney’s Watson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo’s Lopez and Karl Glusman’s Eppstein are faces at stations. They are all well cast and none of them has more than a job to do. By the third attack we noticed we were tired rather than tense. The later engagements are tracer and searchlight and shouting, and we could not have told you which merchant ship was burning or what it carried. The brevity that is the film’s great virtue starts to look like haste. The submarine films it stands beside, [*Das Boot*](https://film.one/film/das-boot) (1981) above all, understood that the waiting is the drama and the men are what you wait with. *Greyhound* has the waiting and the machinery. Hanks’s screenplay treats the ship’s log as the story, and his performance is the only thing on board that argues otherwise. It runs 92 minutes and carries a 12. Watch it with the lights off and the sound up, because the bridge is where the film lives, and the bridge is good. *Fi1m score 66, published 24 September 2026.* ## Straight answers **Is Greyhound worth watching?** *Greyhound* is worth an evening if you like your war films procedural, and we scored it 66. It is tight, tense and well made for its first hour, with Tom Hanks stripped back to a man giving orders. The people around him never become more than faces at stations, and by the third attack we were tired rather than gripped. **How long is Greyhound, and what is it rated?** *Greyhound* runs 1h 32m and is rated B by the RTC in Mexico. It is a war and action film. **Where can I watch Greyhound in Mexico?** *Greyhound* is streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video in Mexico, and it is also available to rent from Apple TV from MX$60.00. Availability is checked daily; the links above go straight to each service. **How violent or frightening is Greyhound, and is it suitable for children?** *Greyhound* carries a UK 12 certificate and is a war film of depth charges, tracer fire and burning ships rather than blood or gore. The tension is real and the night attacks are loud, so younger children may find it frightening, but there is little on screen to trouble a teenager or the squeamish. Its violence is mostly heard and glimpsed through spray-streaked glass. **How does Greyhound compare to Das Boot?** *Greyhound* sits on the other side of the same water as [*Das Boot*](https://film.one/film/das-boot), and the earlier film is the better of the two. *Das Boot* understands that the waiting is the drama and the men are what you wait with; *Greyhound* has the waiting and the machinery but hardly draws its crew. Choose *Greyhound* for a brisk 92 minutes, *Das Boot* if you can take the strain. **Is Greyhound based on a true story or a book?** *Greyhound* is adapted from a novel by C. S. Forester, with Tom Hanks writing the screenplay himself. It is set in February 1942 during the Atlantic convoy crossings, but it is a work of fiction rather than the story of one real ship. You need not know the book; the film treats the destroyer's log as the whole story and explains nothing beyond it. **What should I watch after Greyhound?** After *Greyhound*, try [*Das Boot*](https://film.one/film/das-boot) (1981, Fi1m 89): The other side of the same water, with the men Greyhound never quite draws. Then [*Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World*](https://film.one/film/master-and-commander-the-far-side-of-the-world) (2003, Fi1m 86): Command at sea done with weather, wood and a crew you could name by the end; and [*Captain Phillips*](https://film.one/film/captain-phillips) (2013, Fi1m 83): Hanks on a bridge again, this time allowed to be frightened, and the difference shows. ### Reviews we read (26) - **The AV Club**, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky (B): The review finds Greyhound a compelling, gripping naval thriller, though its climactic stretch can feel visually monotonous. It praises the film’s grounded depiction of naval warfare and the suspense built from its limited point of view. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/tom-hanks-anchors-the-compelling-nautical-thriller-grey-1844272434) - **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney (75/100, inferred): Rooney finds Greyhound a taut, stirring action thriller that sustains its grip despite a slightly overdone sentimental ending. He particularly praises the immersive, nail-biting combat sequences and the convincing depiction of the perilous convoy crossing. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/greyhound-1301909/) - **Vulture**, Bilge Ebiri (75/100, inferred): Ebiri finds Greyhound surprisingly immersive and ultimately memorable despite some minor weaknesses. He especially praises its authentic naval detail and sound design, while noting that the focus on procedure leaves the crew underdeveloped. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/movie-review-greyhound-starring-tom-hanks-on-apple-plus.html) - **Los Angeles Times**, Kevin Crust (70/100, inferred): Crust finds the film an efficient, satisfying war drama, though its Black sailor subplot feels underdeveloped. He praises the taut direction, atmospheric visuals and understated performances, especially Hanks and Graham. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-07-06/greyhound-tom-hanks-world-war-ii-apple-tv-plus) - **The Guardian**, Peter Bradshaw (70/100, inferred): Bradshaw finds the film effective and watchable, though notably traditionalist and sombre. He praises its tense, claustrophobic naval action and old-school cat-and-mouse strategy. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/06/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-second-world-war-film) - **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (70/100, inferred): Gleiberman finds the film a sturdy, tense account of the logistics of naval battle, though its characterizations are thin and the action sometimes sags. He praises Tom Hanks’s finely etched, minimalist performance and the scrupulous military detail. [Read](https://variety.com/2020/film/reviews/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-1234694623/) - **The New York Times** (64/100, inferred): The review text is unavailable, so its verdict cannot be established. No specific praise or complaint can be verified from the supplied page. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/07/movies/greyhound-review-tom-hanks.html) - **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (3/5): The critic finds that the film’s hymn to the Greatest Generation is overwhelmed by its sound and fury. They single out Tom Hanks’s relatable, quietly self-doubting performance and understated faith as a strength. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/greyhound) - **Total Film**, Matthew Leyland (3/5): Leyland finds Greyhound solid but unexceptional, with its brevity a welcome contrast to more stodgy war films. He praises Hanks’s gravitas and understated humanity, while noting that the film can feel monotonous and lacks a standout set-piece. [Read](https://www.gamesradar.com/greyhound-review-tom-hanks/) - **Empire**, Ian Freer (55/100, inferred): The review finds Greyhound serious and well-intentioned, but lacking the characterisation and depth to become memorable. It praises the compelling naval detail and effective action set-pieces. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/greyhound/) - **IndieWire**, David Ehrlich (C-): Ehrlich finds the film monotonous and shallow, unable to make its commander’s inner life meaningful. He praises the tension of the vulnerable convoy under threat, but says the spectacle rarely becomes coherent naval action. [Read](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-apple-tv-1234571419/) - **The i Paper**, Joseph Walsh (50/100, inferred): Walsh finds the film effective as a brisk, action-packed tale of courage, but lacking in emotional depth. He praises Hanks’s nuanced performance and the tense, slickly staged sea battles. [Read](https://inews.co.uk/culture/greyhound-apple-tv-review-tom-hanks-537799) - **The Independent**, Adam White (2/5): White finds the film puzzlingly inert and says it lacks the soul and warmth Tom Hanks usually brings to his roles. He praises the sea action as impressive, but faults the film’s thin characterization and emphasis on naval accuracy over drama. [Read](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-apple-tv-how-to-watch-release-uk-a9608726.html) - **Slant Magazine**, Chuck Bowen (1.5/4): Bowen finds the film sentimental and dramatically thin, with its action ultimately feeling rootless. He praises a few eerie visual touches but complains that the crew lacks human dimension. [Read](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/greyhound-review-tom-hanks/) - **Collider**, Matt Goldberg (B): Goldberg finds the film thrilling and captivating despite its thin plot and limited character development. He praises Schneider’s tense, detailed depiction of naval combat and Hanks’s morally weighted performance. [Read](https://collider.com/greyhound-apple-tv-plus-review-tom-hanks/) - **Film Stories**, Mark Harrison (76/100, inferred): The critic finds Greyhound a brisk, suspenseful, and effective wartime thriller, though its narrow focus leaves little room for character development. They praise the claustrophobic direction and the visceral battle effects, enhanced by Blake Neely’s percussion-led score. [Read](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/greyhound-review-a-pared-down-tom-hanks-ww2-thriller/) - **Consequence**, Robert Daniels (75/100, inferred): The critic finds Greyhound an enthralling but bare-bones war film, carried by Tom Hanks’s performance. The battles’ taut editing and craft earn praise, while the sparse script leaves supporting actors underused. [Read](https://consequence.net/2020/07/film-review-greyhound/) - **NME** (75/100, inferred): The critic finds the film slick, solid, and reassuringly serious, with a righteous finale. They praise Tom Hanks’s steady presence, while noting that the characters are not fully fleshed out. [Read](https://www.nme.com/reviews/film-reviews/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-2703805) - **Polygon**, Karen Han (70/100, inferred): The review finds Greyhound tense and compelling, though its supporting characters are thin and its spectacle is diminished on streaming. It praises the detailed, repetitive chain of command for making naval warfare feel fresh and exciting. [Read](https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/10/21318835/greyhound-review-tom-hanks-apple-tv-plus/) - **The Wrap**, Alonso Duralde (65/100, inferred): The critic finds the film tense and efficient, but less gripping than it should be. He praises its straightforward, effective handling of the dangerous crossing, while noting its thin characterization. [Read](https://www.thewrap.com/greyhound-film-review-tom-hanks-aaron-schneider-nazi-submarine/) - **HeyUGuys**, Stefan Pape, Scott Davis and Linda Marric (64/100, inferred): The page identifies this as a video review, but the accessible text does not reveal the critics’ verdict. It gives no specific praise or complaint from the review. [Read](https://www.heyuguys.com/greyhound-video-review/) - **Eye for Film**, Jennie Kermode (60/100, inferred): Kermode finds the film a serviceable but limited thriller that falls short of its source material’s potential. She praises Tom Hanks’s restrained performance, with Rob Morgan’s warmth also helping the film connect. [Read](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/greyhound-2020-film-review-by-jennie-kermode) - **/Film**, Josh Spiegel (5/10): The critic finds Greyhound a serviceable but dramatically weak war film that feels more like a cable movie than a theatrical feature. He praises its swift, tight pacing, while faulting its thin characterization and lack of dramatic heft. [Read](https://www.slashfilm.com/575156/greyhound-review/) - **Den of Geek**, David Crow (2/5): The critic finds the naval thriller dull and dramatically underdeveloped. He praises a few tense moments, especially the first U-boat crossing beneath the ship, but faults the flat direction and lack of character depth. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/greyhound-review-tom-hanks/) - **Digital Spy**, Gabriella Geisinger (30/100, inferred): Geisinger finds the film underwhelming and not very moving. She criticizes its thin character development, intrusive religious dialogue, and rushed pacing, while noting Stephen Graham’s magnetic presence. [Read](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a33023688/greyhound-review-apple-tv-tom-hanks/) - **The Ringer**, Ben Lindbergh (30/100, inferred): Lindbergh finds the film a brief, forgettable naval drama that fails to make the most of its story. He praises its tense depiction of open-ocean combat, but says its rapid pace leaves little room for immersion or emotional depth. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2020/07/09/movies/tom-hanks-greyhound-review) ## Details - **Director:** Aaron Schneider - **Director:** Aaron Schneider - **Screenplay:** Tom Hanks - **Novel:** C. S. Forester - **Cinematography:** Shelly Johnson - **Editor:** Markus Czyzewski, Sidney Wolinsky - **Music:** Blake Neely - **Production design:** David Crank - **Costume design:** Julie Weiss - **Producer:** Gary Goetzman - **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 - **Runtime:** 1h 32m - **Certificate (RTC):** B - **Release (Mexico):** 9 July 2020 - **Genres:** War, Action, Drama - **Budget:** $50 million - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Byeq_hyh2U ## Where to watch in Mexico - Apple TV: streaming, uhd - Amazon Prime Video: add-on, uhd - Apple TV: rent MX$60.00, hd - Apple TV: buy MX$99.00, hd *Checked 2026-09-24.* Also available in: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL, CO, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HU, ID, IE, IL, IN, IT, JP, KR, LT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PA, PH, PL, PT, SE, SG, TH, UA, US, VN, ZA. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## Awards - Academy Awards 2021: Best Sound (nominated) ## If you liked this - *Das Boot* (1981), Fi1m 89: The other side of the same water, with the men Greyhound never quite draws. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/das-boot.md) - *The Cruel Sea* (1953): A British corvette on convoy duty, and the cost counted in faces rather than tonnage. - *The Enemy Below* (1957): Destroyer captain against U-boat captain, played as a chess match with depth charges. - *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* (2003), Fi1m 86: Command at sea done with weather, wood and a crew you could name by the end. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/master-and-commander-the-far-side-of-the-world.md) - *Captain Phillips* (2013), Fi1m 83: Hanks on a bridge again, this time allowed to be frightened, and the difference shows. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/captain-phillips.md) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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