Greyhound

In the early days of U.S. involvement in World War II, Captain Ernest Krause commands the USS Keeling (codename: Greyhound), a destroyer of the U.S. Navy, tasked with escorting a vital convoy of Allied supply ships across the treacherous North Atlantic. Facing relentless attacks from German U-boats, Krause and his crew must battle the enemy, the elements, and their own exhaustion to survive the perilous journey.

Greyhound was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its thrilling action sequences, historical accuracy, and Tom Hanks's performance. Audiences also responded well to the film's intense atmosphere and straightforward narrative.

• Praised for its visceral and authentic depiction of naval warfare.

• Tom Hanks delivers a compelling performance as a determined commander.

• The film effectively captures the tension and claustrophobia of wartime at sea.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intense action and historical setting, with many highlighting Tom Hanks's commanding presence. Some viewers noted the straightforward plot, but overall, it was considered a gripping war film.

Tom Hanks wrote the screenplay for Greyhound himself, drawing inspiration from C.S. Forester's 1955 novel 'The Good Shepherd'.