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Das Boot

2018·Show
32Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic706.3Rotten Tomatoes–68%
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IMDb7.6Metacritic706.3Rotten Tomatoes–68%
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Das Boot fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

When boys become men in a war that can't be won.

An inexperienced U-boat crew has to survive a secret mission and a young German woman is torn between loyalty for her home country and the French resistance in the WWII drama.
WWII Naval WarfareClaustrophobic ThrillerHistorical DramaPolitical IntriguePsychological TensionSubmarine SurvivalResistance RomanceGritty RealismImmersive Sound Design

Crew

Directed by:
Andreas Prochaska, Dennis Gansel
Written by:
Tony Saint, Johannes W. Betz, Simon Allen

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?

HuluMZ ChoiceMhz Choice

Das Boot is included with a subscription to Hulu and Mhz Choice in the United States. 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?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Das Boot rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does Das Boot have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 32 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Das Boot?

Critics70
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Das Boot much the same way.

When did Das Boot air?

It ran from 2018 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Das Boot in?

GermanFrenchEnglish

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

In how many countries can I watch Das Boot?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Das Boot in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Das Boot use?

Mirror CharacterThe Needs of the ManyGot VolunteeredHomage ShotOfficer and a GentlemanSomeone to Remember Him ByBluff the ImposterThe MutinyDivided We FallRecycled TitleReassigned to AntarcticaAttempted Rapeand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Das Boot, including Mirror Character, The Needs of the Many, Got Volunteered.