Crimson Tide (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.2

Released in 1995, Crimson Tide is an action, thriller, drama and war film directed by Tony Scott, running about 116 minutes. “Danger runs deep.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Who’s in it. Crimson Tide stars Denzel Washington as Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter, Gene Hackman as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey, Matt Craven as Lt. Roy Zimmer and George Dzundza as Chief of the Boat Cob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Crimson Tide has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $157.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Crimson Tide page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimson Tide 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 Crimson Tide (1995)?
- In US, Crimson Tide is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Crimson Tide worth watching?
- Crimson Tide holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crimson Tide?
- Crimson Tide stars Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza and Viggo Mortensen.
- When was Crimson Tide released?
- Crimson Tide was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.
