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Das Boot
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Steady drama that rewards full attention. Best if claustrophobic wartime suspense.
80.9/100
TMDB 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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80.9/100
TMDB 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.
CHANGE ONE THING
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 80.9/100 (8.085/10) from 2,664 votes. Updated Oct 13, 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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A fast read on the experience, then the reasons this movie may or may not fit your night.
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
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