Greyhound

If you want action that respects the story underneath it, Greyhound is available in Australia on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and in the US on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 3,356 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Tom Hanks brings a physicality to the role that elevates every sequence. Available now on Apple TV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Greyhound is worth clearing space for. The choreography in Greyhound serves the story instead of interrupting it. 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. The physicality Tom Hanks and Stephen Graham bring elevates every sequence. It was released in 2020. Greyhound earns its bigger moments by making you care about the outcome before it happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want their entertainment to move fast and not waste a scene, Greyhound respects your time. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tom Hanks anchors the chaos with real screen presence. Every set piece here is doing more than one job at once.