The Last U-Boat (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1993, The Last U-Boat is a drama, war and tv movie film directed by Frank Beyer, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Near the end of WWII a lone U-Boat is sent from Germany to Japan carrying plutonium needed for a Japanese A-Bomb. During the long journey, news arrives on the radio that Hitler killed himself and Germany has surrendered. This causes a rift in the crew, the Nazi Party members wanting to continue to Japan since they are still at war, while the others just want to surrender or return home.
Who’s in it. The Last U-Boat stars Ulrich Mühe as Gerber - Kommandant, Ulrich Tukur as Röhler - 1. Wachoffizier, Kaoru Kobayashi as Tatsumi - Fregattenkapitän and Goro Ohashi as Kimura - Fregattenkapitän, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Last U-Boat has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last U-Boat page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last U-Boat tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last U-Boat (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last U-Boat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last U-Boat worth watching?
- The Last U-Boat holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Last U-Boat?
- The Last U-Boat stars Ulrich Mühe, Ulrich Tukur, Kaoru Kobayashi, Goro Ohashi and Manfred Zapatka.
- When was The Last U-Boat released?
- The Last U-Boat was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.