Das Boot
Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann
A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II.
Why you'll love it
A realistic depiction of life aboard a German U-boat during World War II.
The Hunt for Red October
Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn
In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?
Why you'll love it
A gripping tale of submarine warfare during the Cold War.
Crimson Tide
Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, Matt Craven
On a U.S. nuclear missile sub, a young First Officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy Captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so.
Why you'll love it
A suspenseful story of a power struggle aboard a US nuclear submarine.
K-19: The Widowmaker
Harrison Ford, Sam Spruell, Peter Stebbings
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
Why you'll love it
A tense submarine thriller based on a true story during the Cold War.
U-571
Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel
A German submarine is boarded by disguised American submariners trying to capture their Enigma cipher machine.
Why you'll love it
A thrilling World War II submarine drama about capturing a German Enigma machine.