Das Boot (1982): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Das Boot is a 1982 action drama directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Jürgen Prochnow. It is based on Das Boot by Lothar-Günther Buchheim and John Brownjohn. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes and earned $11.5 million worldwide. It was nominated for 6 Oscars. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic. Stream it on fuboTV and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 29m (149 min)
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Original language
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German - After the credits
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What Is Das Boot About?
The premise of Das Boot without spoilers, adapted from Das Boot by Lothar-Günther Buchheim and John Brownjohn. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1942, during the "Battle of the Atlantic," the crew of a German U-boat faces intense pressure as Allied destroyers become increasingly effective. Confined within the cramped submarine, the sailors must endure the psychological and physical hardships of war while struggling with the demands of a totalitarian regime that expects unwavering loyalty and immense sacrifice. The relentless pursuit and constant threat of discovery create a tense and claustrophobic environment.
Das Boot Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- submarine movie
- ship's log
- christmas
- war at sea
- submarine captain
- submarine crew
- view through periscope
- u boat
- sonar
- la rochelle france
- kriegsmarine
- world war two
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- suspense
- war correspondent
- claustrophobia
- german navy
- nazi salute
- claustrophobic setting
- nazi propaganda
- anti war
- disobedience
- helmsman
- mold
- dereliction of duty
- court martial
- storm
- photographer
- detonation
- conning tower
- pallor
- rudder
- crash dive
- shock wave
- respect
- depression
- ballast
- camera
- toasting
- discipline
- wire
- exhaustion
- wolf pack
- propeller
- repair
- wet cloth
- wound
- war song
- return
- reference to adolf hitler
- bolt
Where to Watch Das Boot
Stream it on fuboTV and Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Das Boot Cast
Jürgen Prochnow stars in Das Boot. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
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Director Wolfgang Petersen
Das Boot Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Das Boot 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 85 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 95%
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Metacritic 85 Metascore
User score 8.6
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TMDB 81% User score
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Das Boot Plot Summary
What happens in Das Boot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Lt. Werner (Herbert Gronemeyer), a war correspondent assigned to the German submarine U-96 during October 1941. His journey begins in a lively French nightclub where he first encounters the submarine’s rugged captain, Captain (Jürgen Prochnow), and the other crew members. The captain, a seasoned professional at just 30, is characterized by his battle-hardened demeanor as well as a sympathetic nature. He candidly expresses his disdain for the war’s management and shares his frustrations with Werner, noting that many of his crew are merely boys, caught up in a conflict they do not fully comprehend.
Full summary
The whole story of Das Boot, scene by scene
Das Boot Box Office
Das Boot grossed $11.5 million worldwide. $11.5 million came from the US and Canada and $273 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$11.5M
- US & Canada
- $11.5M
- International
- $273
Das Boot Awards & Nominations
Das Boot was nominated for 6 Oscars. The 9 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1983.
9 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1983 6 nominations- Nominated Cinematography
- Nominated Directing – Wolfgang Petersen
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Sound
- Nominated Sound Effects Editing
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DGA Awards 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Wolfgang Petersen
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BAFTA 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language – Wolfgang Petersen
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Golden Globes 1982 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Film
Das Boot Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Das Boot (1981) REMASTERED TRAILER [HD]
How Well Do You Know Das Boot?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character and war correspondent aboard U-96?
Cars in Das Boot
8 cars on screen, including the Mercedes-Benz 170 V W136 and the Opel Blitz.
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Mercedes-Benz 170 V W136 Minor role -
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1937 Mercedes-Benz 320 W142 Background role
Das Boot Also Known As
49 alternative titles, including “Das Boot - A tengeralattjáró” and “Подводницата U-96”.
- Also known as
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- Das Boot - A tengeralattjáró
- Подводницата U-96
- Anija
- El barco
- O Barco: Inferno no Mar
- U-båt 96
- To ypovryhio
- Ypovryhio U-96: Epistrofi stin kolasi
- Υποβρύχιο U-96: Επιστροφή στην κόλαση
- Podmornica
- De andere kant van de oorlog
- U-96 el submarino infernal
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- Пiдводний човен
- Das Boot - Director’s Cut
- 특전 유보트
- 특전유보트
- Ubåten
- Le Bateau
- El submarino
- El submarino (Das Boot)
- U-96: El submarino infernal
- Das Boot - The Director's Cut
- อู 96 นรกใต้สมุทร
- The Boat
- 특전U보트
- ดาส โบท
- U-båden
- U-Boot 96
- Подводная лодка
- Sukellusvene U-96
- Mukaddes Vazife
- A Odisseia do Submarino 96
- 从海底出击
- Ponorka
- A tengeralattjáró
- Okręt
- U・ボート
- У-96
- הצוללת
- 특전 U보트
- 從海底出擊
- Підводний човен
- Submarinul
- Povandeninis laivas
- زیردریایی
- Trận Chiến Tàu Ngầm
- El submarí
- Das Boot: Ühe allveelaeva lugu
- Zemūdene
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Movies Like Das Boot
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Das Boot Revisited: An Underwater Success Story, Torpedo: U-235 and U-571.
Das Boot FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of Das Boot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Das Boot?
Das Boot runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).
When was Das Boot released?
Das Boot was released on February 10, 1982.
Who directed Das Boot?
Das Boot was directed by Wolfgang Petersen.
More films by Wolfgang Petersen Who is in the cast of Das Boot?
Das Boot stars Jürgen Prochnow.
Where can I watch Das Boot?
In the US, Das Boot is streaming on fuboTV, Howdy and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Das Boot make at the box office?
Das Boot grossed $11.5 million worldwide ($11.5 million domestic, $273 international).
How is Das Boot rated?
Das Boot has 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic and 81% on TMDB.
Is Das Boot based on a book?
Yes. Das Boot is adapted from Das Boot by Lothar-Günther Buchheim and John Brownjohn.
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