Movie

The Silent Service

2023

A tense, talky submarine thriller that mixes military procedure with geopolitical stakes, asking for close attention as loyalties shift.

Overview: Shiro Kaieda is appointed the captain of Japan's first nuclear submarine, jointly built by Japan and the United States in top secret. However, he and his 76 crew members go rogue in this story that delves into themes of nuclear war, international politics, and world peace.
How it feels: Tense, dark, earnest and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, war, betrayal
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
war
betrayal
survival
Places: sea
military
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none