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A war film based on a true story hailed as ‘an absolute masterpiece’ is available to stream for free.
Das Boot first hit screens back in 1981 and has previously been regarded as one of the greatest war films ever made.
The film is an adaptation of Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s partly-autobiographical novel about his experience working on U-boat submarines as a war correspondent.
Das Boot follows a U-boat on its final mission, ‘from heroic start to tragic end,’ according to the synopsis, and those wanting to delve into the war drama can find it on Prime Video.
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen, the BAFTA nominated movie stars Klaus Wennemann, Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, and Hubertus Bengsch.
The film has received raving reviews over the years and has a near-perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
A war film based on a true story hailed as ‘an absolute masterpiece’ is available to stream for free
Das Boot first hit screens back in 1981 and has previously been regarded as one of the greatest war films ever made
The film is an adaptation of Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s partly-autobiographical novel about his experience working on U-boat submarines as a war correspondent
One fan penned: ‘Possibly the best war movie ever made. Simply breathtaking.’
‘Absolutely one of the best war films ever made. The claustrophobic atmosphere under the sea is described and made to feel to the audience,’ someone else added.
‘And it gives the feeling of heroics of war just in order to make it clear how much the whole war is a waste of human life.’
Someone else echoed: ‘A masterpiece of a war film, letting the audience literally feel the claustrophobia from the insides of a submarine.
‘Due to its tension it doesn’t become boring a single moment.’
While according to the Express, another said: ‘Das Boot is an absolute masterpiece. Totally agree. When it comes to appearance, many Germans, especially in the north, tend to have more Nordic features.
‘People from regions like Lower Saxony, Westphalia, and Schleswig-Holstein often resemble Danes in terms of phenotype.’
Another fan wrote: ‘Can I give this film 6 stars. It has all the emotion, it has the action and it really brings the horrors of submarine warfare in World War 2 to life. Amazing film!’
The film has received raving reviews over the years and has a near-perfect 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes
Das Boot follows a U-boat on its final mission, ‘from heroic start to tragic end,’ according to the synopsis, and those wanting to delve into the war drama can find it on Prime Video
Though not everyone has been so impressed and one watcher penned: ‘So boring… and I like long films!!!’
‘One of best war movies of all time. Gripping moving and never lets you fully relax. Great story with ups and downs of life on a German Uboat during WWII,’ someone else said.
Though not everyone has been impressed and one watcher penned: ‘So boring… and I like long films!!!’
There’s also a directors cut available on Prime Video, which is three hours and 28 minutes long, as well as a television series.
Das Boot is available to stream on Prime Video.
