Operation Noah (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film

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Released in 1998, Operation Noah is an action and thriller film directed by Achim Bornhak, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. The Christmas party at the headquarters of an oil company is harshly interrupted by a fax whose author threatens to blow up one of their oil platforms. Unfortunately not only crew members are on board the platform but some kids that wanted to bring their fathers some Christmas presents, too. Due to stormy weather an evacuation is impossible and the lowering of the bomb experts from a helicopter causes the killing of the head of the team. Now his trainee Lucky is forced to try the defusing of the bombs with the only help of one of the drillers...

Who’s in it. Operation Noah stars Uwe Ochsenknecht as Kommissar Taller, Jörg Schüttauf as Jan Brand, Lutz Herkenrath as Dr. Brunner and Walter Gontermann as Klaus Dronte, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Operation Noah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Operation Noah tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Operation Noah (1998)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Operation Noah change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Operation Noah?
Operation Noah stars Uwe Ochsenknecht, Jörg Schüttauf, Lutz Herkenrath, Walter Gontermann and Stephanie Bothor.
When was Operation Noah released?
Operation Noah was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.