Gray Lady Down (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, Gray Lady Down is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by David Greene, running about 111 minutes. “Trapped underwater... with time running out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The USS Neptune, a nuclear submarine, is sunk off the coast of Connecticut after a collision with a Norwegian cargo ship. The navy must attempt a potentially dangerous rescue in the hope of saving the lives of the crew.
Who’s in it. Gray Lady Down stars Charlton Heston as Captain Paul Blanchard, David Carradine as Captain Gates, Stacy Keach as Captain Bennett and Ned Beatty as Mickey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Gray Lady Down has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gray Lady Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gray Lady Down tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gray Lady Down (1978)?
- In US, Gray Lady Down is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gray Lady Down worth watching?
- Gray Lady Down holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gray Lady Down?
- Gray Lady Down stars Charlton Heston, David Carradine, Stacy Keach, Ned Beatty and Stephen McHattie.
- When was Gray Lady Down released?
- Gray Lady Down was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.