Released in 2020, Greyhound is a gripping World War II naval war film directed by Aaron Schneider and starring Tom Hanks, who also penned the screenplay. The story is set during the Battle of the Atlantic, focusing on the perilous journey of a convoy of Allied ships as they attempt to cross the treacherous North Atlantic, all while being pursued by German U-boats.

Tom Hanks plays Captain Ernest Krause, a U.S. Navy commander leading the USS Keeling, code-named Greyhound. The film highlights the intense, lesser-seen aspect of naval warfare, capturing the constant tension and claustrophobia as Krause and his crew fight to survive against unseen enemies lurking beneath the ocean’s surface. With its fast-paced narrative and nail-biting suspense, Greyhound immerses viewers in the relentless dangers of World War II’s naval battles, keeping the intensity high throughout.