Das Boot (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1981, Das Boot is a drama, war and history film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, running about 150 minutes. “When the hunters become the hunted.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What 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.
Who’s in it. Das Boot stars Jürgen Prochnow as Captain Lieutenant 'Der Alte', Herbert Grönemeyer as Lieutenant Werner, Klaus Wennemann as Chief Engineer and Hubertus Bengsch as First Watch Officer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Das Boot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $85M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Boot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Boot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Das Boot (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Das Boot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Das Boot worth watching?
- Das Boot holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Das Boot?
- Das Boot stars Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch and Martin Semmelrogge.
- When was Das Boot released?
- Das Boot was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.