On board a nuclear submarine headed for Russia where radicals are threatening to start World War 3, Captain Ramsey and First officer Hunter clash over the validity of an unverified message to launch their missiles. With nuclear holocaust close at hand, mutiny erupts, pitting the entire crew against each other in a showdown that will decide the fate of the world.

Originally produced as a motion picture in 1995. Special features include: backstage; deleted scenes; The making of Crimson tide; On the set of Crimson tide; movie showcase.