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Greyhound is a realistic retelling of the historic Battle of the Atlantic, which took place in 1942 under the leadership of Captain Ernest Kraus. Directed by Aaron Schneider, the movie stars Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, and Elisabeth Shue. It was released in 2020 via Apple TV+.
Greyhound was the radio call sign for the USS Keeling, commandeered by Captain Kraus, and incidentally, was also his first wartime command. The movie was nominated for 23 awards and won the Golden Reel Award, USA in 2021.
For those who have enjoyed the fast-paced sequences in Greyhound and wanted to experience similar war-themed movies, this is the list to follow.
Disclaimer: This list is based purely on the author's opinions
Dunkirk, 1917, Midway, and more war movies similar to Greyhound
1) Dunkirk (2017)
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Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk is a vivid recounting of the evacuation of Allied soldiers under British and French cover. It starred Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, and Harry Styles, a feature film debut for the latter.
In a classic Nolan fashion, a lot of emphasis was based on practical effects, all under the expertise of cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema. His portfolio includes hits such as Interstellar, Oppenheimer, Ad Astra, and Her. The film has a tense musical score by Hans Zimmer, encapsulating the war-like atmosphere.
Greyhound fans will love Dunkirk for its chilling effects, historical accuracy, and sound engineering.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
2) 1917 (2019)
1917 is a British war film based on World War I, directed by Sam Mendes. Famously known for its long takes, the film appears to be two continuous shots. Following the release of the movie, it won three Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects.
Similar to Greyhound, 1917 has a star-studded cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, and Andrew Scott. The film revolves around an impossible mission passed on to two soldiers. Their task is to deliver a message across the enemy line in the hope that it could save over a thousand lives.
Where to watch: Netflix
3) Midway (2019)
After the devastating bombing at Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Japanese Navy planned an attack on American ships in the Pacific. What ensued next was a three-day battle braved by the U.S. Navy and their fighter pilots. This event was termed the titular Battle of Midway.
Directed by Roland Emmerich and starring Woody Harrelson, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, and Nick Jonas, among other acclaimed actors, Midway is another historical wartime recounting. Like Greyhound, it immerses the audience in the depth of its important figures and is a great addition to a viewer's go-to war movies.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
4) K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
K-19: The Widowmaker, directed by Kathryn Bigelow, takes place in 1961 aboard the Soviet submarine K-19. This Paramount Pictures production was released in the US, Germany, and the UK, focusing on the launch of the Soviet Union's first ballistic missile submarine.
The casting includes Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson as Captain Alexei Vostrikov, as well as Mikhael Polenin, respectively. Even though the movie did not collect in its box-office earnings, it did get nominated for the Political Film Society Awards, USA. For those deep in the war genre rabbit hole, this movie can surely be on the list.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
5) The Outpost (2019)
This war film is based on a book by Jake Tapper, titled The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor, focusing on the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan. Starring Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry Jones, and Orlando Bloom, this movie is based in Northern Afghanistan, which bore the brunt of regular Taliban attacks.
The Outpost won two awards out of seven nominations, including the National Board of Review Awards and the Top 15 Award. The film is directed by Rod Lurie, who is a graduate of the United States Military Academy himself.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
6) Darkest Hour (2017)
While Darkest Hour is not a war film, it starkly portrays what happened behind the scenes during the Second World War. It focuses on Prime Minister Winston Churchill's decision-making during World War II. Gary Oldman is unrecognizable as the Prime Minister and spent over 200 hours on make-up during filming, according to Deadline.
For those who have watched Greyhound recently, Darkest Hour will help them get further, historically accurate insight into the Nazi oppression and its effects on the world.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix
7) The Forgotten Battle (2020)
The Forgotten Battle, translated from Dutch as De Slag om de Schelde, is a war film based on the Battle of the Scheldt in 1944. The story follows Teuntje Visser, an office worker in Zeeland whose family gets caught in the middle of war-torn Belgium.
The cast includes Gijs Blom, Susan Radder, Jamie Flatters, and Tom Felton, among others. The movie won four Golden Calf Awards and Golden Film Awards in the Netherlands. The Forgotten Battle is a must-watch for Greyhound fans who are also into foreign films.
Where to watch: Netflix
This list is for anybody who is interested in war films like Greyhound and also for newbies who are looking to get into the genre.
