Movies like Das Boot (1981)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Das Boot, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Crimson Tide

    #183 most popular movie yesterday

    Crimson Tide brings the submarine genre to the modern era, featuring a standoff between officers aboard a nuclear submarine. The high-stakes drama and tight quarters are reminiscent of the tension-filled scenes in Das Boot.

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    2. The Hunt for Red October

    #1,165 most popular movie yesterday

    Set during the Cold War, The Hunt for Red October focuses on a Soviet submarine captain who wishes to defect to the United States. This tense underwater thriller shares the claustrophobic atmosphere and naval authenticity that fans of Das Boot appreciate.

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    3. U-571

    #2,029 most popular movie yesterday

    U-571 is a World War II submarine film that presents a fictional account of American sailors attempting to capture a German Enigma machine. Like Das Boot, it offers intense submarine warfare and the psychological strain of undersea combat.

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    4. K-19: The Widowmaker

    #2,140 most popular movie yesterday

    This film portrays the true story of the Soviet nuclear submarine K-19's disastrous maiden voyage. The harrowing depiction of life aboard a submarine and the specter of nuclear disaster creates a gripping experience like Das Boot.

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    5. Down Periscope

    #2,624 most popular movie yesterday

    While more comedic in tone, Down Periscope involves submarine operations and underdog themes. Audiences who enjoy the naval aspects of Das Boot might appreciate the humor set against a military backdrop, despite the lighter-hearted approach.