How long is Das Boot?

Das Boot is 2 h 30 min long (150 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

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Das Boot (1981) runs 2 h 30 min, is rated R in the US and averages 8.1 from 2,696 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 30 min — ends 10:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, History, War
Released: September 17, 1981
TMDB rating: 8.1 / 10 from 2,696 votes
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Starring: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch
Language: German

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription).

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How long is Das Boot?: Das Boot is 2 h 30 min long (150 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Das Boot rated?: Das Boot is rated R in the US.
Is Das Boot a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Das Boot?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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