Das Boot
Wolfgang Petersen
Das Boot is a drama and history movie released in 1981, directed by Wolfgang Petersen, starring Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer and Klaus Wennemann. It runs 2h 30min and is rated R in Brazil. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Official synopsis
On land they dreamed of being heroes. Beneath the sea they pray to be survivors.
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.
Release in Brazil
- Theaters in Brazil 07/16/1982
Where to watch Das Boot
Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for Das Boot
Das Boot (director's Cut) (Subtitles)- Trailer · YouTube
Cast of Das Boot
30 actors
Jürgen Prochnow
as Lieutenant 'Der Alte'
Herbert Grönemeyer
as Leutnant Werner
Klaus Wennemann
as Chef Ingenieur
Hubertus Bengsch
as First Watch Officer
Martin Semmelrogge
as Second Watch Officer
Bernd Tauber
as Kriechbaum
Erwin Leder
as Johann 'Das Gespenst'
Martin May
as Ullmann
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Heinz Hoenig
as Hinrich
Uwe Ochsenknecht
as Chief Bosun
Claude-Oliver Rudolph
as Ario
Jan Fedder
as Pilgrim
Rita Cadillac
as Monique
Ralf Richter
as Frenssen
Joachim Bernhard
as Preacher
Oliver Stritzel
as Schwalle
Konrad Becker
as Bockstiegel
Lutz Schnell
as Dufte
Martin Hemme
as Brückenwilli
Otto Sander
as Phillip Thomsen
Günter Lamprecht
as Weser Captain
Thomas Boxhammer
Roger Barth
Günther Franke
as Weser First Officer
Christian Bendomir
Norbert Gronwald
Albert Kraml
Jean-Claude Hoffmann
as Benjamin
Peter Pathenis
Arno Kral
as Hagen
- Director
- Wolfgang Petersen
- Cinematography
- Jost Vacano
- Editing
- Hannes Nikel
- Music
- Klaus Doldinger
- Production
- Günter Rohrbach, Michael Bittins, Ortwin Freyermuth
- Screenplay
- Dean Riesner, Wolfgang Petersen
Frequently asked questions about Das Boot
Where to watch Das Boot?
In Brazil, Das Boot is available on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is Das Boot on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, Das Boot was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is Das Boot?
Das Boot runs 2h 30min (150 minutes).
What is the age rating of Das Boot?
In Brazil, it is rated R.
Is Das Boot based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did Das Boot come out?
Das Boot came out in 1981. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 07/16/1982.
How much did Das Boot gross?
Das Boot grossed US$ 85 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 14 million.
Das Boot details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Countries
- Germany
- Production companies
- Radiant Film, Bavaria Film
- Budget
- US$ 14 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 85 million
- Official website
- www.dasboot.com
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