Das Boot poster

Movie Info

Release Date: September 17, 1981
Runtime: 150 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (26)
Genres:
Drama War History
Budget: $14,000,000
Revenue: $85,000,000
Original Language: German
Status: Released
Production Countries:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
πŸ…
98%
Tomatometer
85
85/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.1/10
TMDB
2,470 votes
⭐
8.3/10
IMDb
287,143 votes
Watchlist
Login Login to add this movie to your watchlist.

Das Boot

1981

"Beneath the waves, fear and courage collide."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Das Boot - The Director's Cut? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El barco? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Le Bateau? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Das Boot - Director’s Cut? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O Barco: Inferno no Mar? All international titles (26) →

Awards & Recognition

0 Wins
1 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1 nom.
Year Festival Category Winner
1983 Oscars Best Director Wolfgang Petersen

Synopsis

🧒

Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
🔗

Connections with other movies

This movie has thematic and stylistic connections with the following productions:

Where to Watch Das Boot Online

All Streaming Services

Box Office

Budget: $14,000,000
Revenue: $85,000,000
Profit $71,000,000
ROI +507.1% (6.1x)

Reviews & Opinions about Das Boot

Write a Review

No reviews yet. Be the first to review this movie!

Register to Write a Review

Already a member? Login

Das Boot is directed by Wolfgang Petersen .

Cast of Das Boot

See the complete cast and other films with these actors.

Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #world war ii 120 #submarine 13 #sailor 8 #drinking 7 #naval warfare 6 #naval battle 6 #atlantic ocean 5 #duty 4 #war correspondent 4 #suicide mission 4 #convoy 3 #submarino 3 #german u-boat fleet 2 #destroyer 2

Production Companies

Trivia & Fun Facts about Das Boot

5
  • The filming of 'Das Boot' took place on a real German U-boat, where the cramped conditions helped the actors to authentically portray the challenges faced by the crew.

    Behind the Scenes ai
  • There are subtle references to the psychological tension experienced by the crew, particularly through the use of claustrophobic camera angles that enhance the feeling of confinement.

    Easter Egg ai
  • The role of Captain Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock was originally offered to actor Klaus Maria Brandauer, who turned it down, leading to the casting of JΓΌrgen Prochnow.

    Fun Fact ai
  • Director Wolfgang Petersen later worked on the 1995 film 'In the Line of Fire', which also features themes of survival and conflict, underscoring his interest in intense psychological narratives.

    Movie Connection ai
  • The film's score, composed by Klaus Doldinger, incorporates a mix of orchestral and electronic elements, which was innovative for war films of that era.

    Other ai

Movies similar to Das Boot

Films with similar themes, genres, or styles that you might enjoy.

Recommendations may come from AI, the community, or genre similarity.

Suggest Similar Movie Suggest
Loading...

Loading similar movies...

Loading...

Loading AI recommendations...

Loading...

Loading community suggestions...

Loading...

Loading from collections...