U-571

A tense, claustrophobic submarine ride full of depth-charge dread, split-second command decisions and gritty World War II heroics.

Directed by

Jonathan Mostow

Genres

War, Action, Adventure

Starring

Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel

Tagline

Heroes are ordinary men who do extraordinary things in extraordinary times.

Overview

In the midst of World War II, the battle under the sea rages and the Nazis have the upper hand as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. However, after a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, the Allies realise this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Survival, war, power, morality

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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