Tunnel Rats (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5

Tunnel Rats poster

Released in 2008, Tunnel Rats is an action, drama and war film directed by Uwe Boll, running about 96 minutes. “Hell is for Heroes” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. During the Vietnam War [1959-1975] a special US combat unit is sent out to hunt and kill the Viet Cong soldiers in a man-to-man combat in the endless tunnels underneath the jungle of Vietnam. Suicide squads of a special kind.

Who’s in it. Tunnel Rats stars Michael Paré as Sergeant Vic Hollowborn, Wilson Bethel as Corporal Dan Green, Brandon Fobbs as Private Samuel Graybridge and Rocky Marquette as Private Terence Verano, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tunnel Rats has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tunnel Rats page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tunnel Rats 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 Tunnel Rats (2008)?
In US, Tunnel Rats is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tunnel Rats worth watching?
Tunnel Rats holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tunnel Rats?
Tunnel Rats stars Michael Paré, Wilson Bethel, Brandon Fobbs, Rocky Marquette and Nate Parker.
When was Tunnel Rats released?
Tunnel Rats was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.