Das Boot

On land they dreamed of being heroes. Beneath the sea they pray to be survivors.

⭐ 8.1 /10 2,474 votes

September 17, 1981 2h 30m Released

Drama History War

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Wolfgang Petersen
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Dean Riesner, Lothar-Günther Buchheim
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Radiant Film
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    DE
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $14,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Jürgen Prochnow

Captain Lieutenant 'Der Alte'

Herbert Grönemeyer

Lieutenant Werner

Klaus Wennemann

Chief Engineer

Hubertus Bengsch

First Watch Officer

Martin Semmelrogge

Second Watch Officer

Bernd Tauber

Kriechbaum

Erwin Leder

Johann 'Das Gespenst'

Martin May

Ullmann

Heinz Hoenig

Hinrich

Uwe Ochsenknecht

Chief Bosun

Claude-Oliver Rudolph

Ario

Jan Fedder

Pilgrim

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Das Boot released?

Das Boot was released on September 17, 1981.

How long is Das Boot?

The runtime of Das Boot is 2h 30m.

What genre is Das Boot?

Das Boot is a Drama, History, War movie.

What is the rating of Das Boot?

Das Boot has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Das Boot?

Das Boot is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed Das Boot?

Das Boot was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.

Who stars in Das Boot?

The main cast of Das Boot includes Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann.

What language is Das Boot in?

Das Boot is originally in German.