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Das Boot

1981·Movie
2h 30min·NR
IMDb8.3Metacritic858.6Rotten Tomatoes98%95%

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Das Boot fingerprint

Relentless energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout sound design, cinematography, and editing

  • Sound Centrality10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

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.
Submarine Warfare EpicClaustrophobic ThrillerGritty RealismPsychological DramaAnti-War StatementHistorical AuthenticityMasterful Sound DesignIntense Survival StoryGerman Cinema Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Wolfgang Petersen, Hannes Nikel, Georg Borgel
Written by:
Wolfgang Petersen, Dean Riesner, Lothar-Günther Buchheim
Produced by:
John W. Hyde, Günter Rohrbach, Philippe Dussart
Composed by:
Klaus Doldinger, Mike Le Mare, Mel Kutbay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Das Boot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Das Boot legally?

fuboTVHowdy

Das Boot is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Das Boot worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Das Boot rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Das Boot?

2 h 30 min

Das Boot runs 2 h 30 min.

Is Das Boot based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Das Boot?

Critics92
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Das Boot much the same way.

Was Das Boot a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$85 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 6.1 times its budget.

What language is Das Boot in?

GermanEnglishFrench

It was made in German, with some English, French. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Das Boot?

43ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCYCZ+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Das Boot in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Das Boot use?

Glamorous Wartime SingerCan't Catch UpFan DisserviceScrew the War, We're PartyingFunny Background EventPropaganda MachineAnyone Can DieRe-CutEveryone Calls Him "Barkeep"Actually, That's My AssistantFive-Second ForeshadowingAnachronistic Soundtrackand 90 more

TV Tropes lists 102 storytelling tropes for Das Boot, including Glamorous Wartime Singer, Can't Catch Up, Fan Disservice.