U-571
Heroes are ordinary men who do extraordinary things in extraordinary times.
2000 • 116 min • War · Action · Adventure
Synopsis
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'.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 65 Audience · 1403 · 100%
During WWII, a US submarine crew embarks on a perilous mission to capture a German U-boat and seize its Enigma code machine. The crew faces intense battles, underwater threats, and moral dilemmas as they try to turn the tide of the war.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 7/10
Heads up
- Intense battle sequences with explosions and sinking ships
- Characters face life-or-death situations and injury
- Some strong language is used, fitting for a war setting
What it models well
- Courage and sacrifice
- Teamwork and leadership
- Strategic thinking
Talk about it after
- The realities of war and its impact on soldiers
- The importance of codebreaking in wartime
- Difficult choices under pressure
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Top billed cast
Director: Jonathan Mostow • Crew: Sam Montgomery, David Ayer, Jonathan Mostow
Matthew McConaughey
Lt. Andrew Tyler
Bill Paxton
Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
Harvey Keitel
CPO Henry Klough
Jon Bon Jovi
Lt. Pete Emmett
David Keith
Maj. Matthew Coonen
Thomas Kretschmann
Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner
Jake Weber
Lt. Hirsch
Jack Noseworthy
Bill Wentz
Tom Guiry
Ted Trigger Fitzgerald
Will Estes
Ronald Rabbit Parker
Trailers & clips
U-571 (2000) Theatrical Trailer [5.1] [4K] [FTD-1490]
"Gladiator" and "U-571" winning Oscars® for Sound and Sound Editing
U-571 Trailer
U-571 Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (1,403)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $62,000,000
- Box office
- $127,700,000
- IMDb
- tt0141926
- Official site
- www.uphe.com
