Das Boot
1981, German. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
On land they dreamed of being heroes. Beneath the sea they pray to be survivors.
A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
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8.1/10 from 2,678 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Wolfgang PetersenDirector
- Jürgen ProchnowLieutenant 'Der Alte'
- Herbert GrönemeyerLeutnant Werner
- Klaus WennemannChef Ingenieur
- Hubertus BengschFirst Watch Officer
- Martin SemmelroggeSecond Watch Officer
- Bernd TauberKriechbaum
- Erwin LederJohann 'Das Gespenst'
- Martin MayUllmann
- Heinz HoenigHinrich
- Uwe OchsenknechtChief Bosun
- Claude-Oliver RudolphArio
- Jan FedderPilgrim
Details
- Released
- 17 September 1981
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Wolfgang Petersen, Dean Riesner
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $85M
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Das Boot: quick answers
Is Das Boot worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 2,678 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Das Boot?
Das Boot runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Does Das Boot have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Das Boot. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Das Boot suitable for kids?
Das Boot is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Das Boot?
Das Boot is streaming on fuboTV.
What movies are like Das Boot?
If you liked Das Boot, try The Thin Red Line, Walking with the Enemy, Saving Private Ryan.
Who directed Das Boot?
Das Boot (1981) was directed by Wolfgang Petersen and stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann.