Five things to watch this weekend
From war dramas to documentaries and feminist re-imaginings of history — what to stream
Greyhound — Apple TV
Tom Hanks stars in this fast-paced World War 2 sea thriller. Set in the early days of the war, it’s the tense and thrilling story of Hanks’s Captain Ernest Krause who must lead a convoy of Allied ships through the tricky and troublesome waters of the North Atlantic while avoiding the packs of Nazi U-boats lurking below. It’s a solid old-school dads-who-love-war-film with a steady performance from the US’s nicest guy at its centre that offers the expected genre pleasures and a relatable, if obvious, theme of patriotism. It gets you to keep rooting for him until its suitably nail-biting finish...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.