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Das Boot
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Steady drama that rewards full attention. Best if claustrophobic wartime suspense.
8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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8.1/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA 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 t…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Das Boot.
MoviHero lists September 17, 1981 as the release date for Das Boot. Wolfgang Petersen is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jürgen Prochnow as Lieutenant 'Der Alte', Herbert Grönemeyer as Leutnant Werner, Klaus Wennemann as Chef Ingenieur, Hubertus Bengsch as First Watch Officer. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 17, 1981
GenresDrama · History · War
Runtime2h 30m
DirectorWolfgang Petersen
CastJürgen Prochnow as Lieutenant 'Der Alte', Herbert Grönemeyer as Leutnant Werner, Klaus Wennemann as Chef Ingenieur, Hubertus Bengsch as First Watch Officer
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Das Boot right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Das Boot runs 2h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.1/10 from 2,707 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Das Boot?
Das Boot confines much of its story to a German submarine crew on patrol in the Atlantic. Long stretches of waiting give way to danger, making the crew’s dependence on one another and their vessel hard to ignore.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Das Boot confines much of its story to a German submarine crew on patrol in the Atlantic
02claustrophobic wartime suspense
03a naval story from a German crew’s perspective
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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01Pacing5/10
02Emotional Impact7/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence7/10
06Rewatchability6/10
PERFECT IF
01claustrophobic wartime suspense
02a naval story from a German crew’s perspective
THINK TWICE IF
01confined settings make you uncomfortable
02you want action at a constant pace
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Das Boot
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Viewer reaction
“"Das Boot" stands out as a masterful epic of war cinema, not just for its thrilling combat sequences but for its in-depth look at the…”
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“Life on a German U-boat During WW2, the German submarine U-96 (with Jürgen Prochnow as the captain) leaves the French harbor of La Rochelle for…”
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“In many ways, this reminded me of "Aces High" (1976).”
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