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Worth itBN Score 77.4

1981 · movie · R · 2h 30m

Das Boot

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

BN Score 77.4TMDB 8.1

Is Das Boot on Netflix?

No. Das Boot (1981) is not on Netflix, or on any of the other seven major US subscription services, right now.

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.

ReleasedSeptember 17, 1981
Runtime2h 30m
RatedR
Directed byWolfgang Petersen
ElsewhereIMDb · TMDB
LanguageGerman

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Cast

Jürgen ProchnowLieutenant 'Der Alte'Herbert GrönemeyerLieutenant WernerKlaus WennemannChief EngineerHubertus BengschFirst Watch OfficerMartin SemmelroggeSecond Watch OfficerBernd TauberKriechbaumErwin LederJohann 'Das Gespenst'Martin MayUllmann

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How we got to 77.4

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Das Boot: common questions

Is Das Boot on Netflix?

No. Das Boot (1981) is not on Netflix, or on any of the other seven major US subscription services, right now.

Where can I watch Das Boot?

Das Boot (1981) is not included with any major US streaming subscription right now. It may be available to rent or buy.

Is Das Boot worth watching?

It scores 77.4/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.

How long is Das Boot?

Das Boot runs 2h 30m (150 minutes).

What is Das Boot rated?

Das Boot is rated R in the US.

Who is in Das Boot?

Das Boot stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch.

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Availability last verified November 13, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.