Sign in

Sink the Bismarck!

1960·Movie
1h 37min·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Sink the Bismarck! fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want to half-watch while scrolling

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Personal! Powerful! Human! Heroic!

The story of the breakout of the German battleship Bismarck—accompanied by the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen—during the early days of World War II. The Bismarck and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were the most powerful battleships in the European theater of World War II. The British Navy must find and destroy Bismarck before it can escape into the convoy lanes to inflict severe damage on the cargo shipping which was the lifeblood of the British Isles. With eight 15 inch guns, it was capable of destroying every ship in a convoy while remaining beyond the range of all Royal Navy warships.
Historical DramaWorld War IINaval WarfareTense and GrippingClassic War FilmMan vs. MachineDetailed and AccurateBritish Naval History

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sink the Bismarck!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sink the Bismarck! legally?

You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sink the Bismarck! worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sink the Bismarck! rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sink the Bismarck!?

1 h 37 min

Sink the Bismarck! runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Sink the Bismarck! based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sink the Bismarck!?

Critics86
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Sink the Bismarck! higher (86) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sink the Bismarck! in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Sink the Bismarck!?

139ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+125

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sink the Bismarck! in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sink the Bismarck! use?

Those Magnificent Flying MachinesHistorical Villain UpgradeThe StrategistHistorical Domain CharacterThe Social DarwinistMr. ExpositionAbandon ShipIt's PersonalOh, Crap!Lethally ExpensiveNo One Gets Left BehindDeterminatorand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for Sink the Bismarck!, including Those Magnificent Flying Machines, Historical Villain Upgrade, The Strategist.