Submarine Films

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch
Rated R

The Boat is a 1981 German drama film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The story follows the lives of a German U-boat crew during World War II as they battle the forces of the Allied Powers. The crew is led by Captain Werner (Jürgen Prochnow), a proud and passionate man who believes in the superiority of the German Navy. As the war progresses, they face a relentless enemy, increasingly dire conditions, and their own feelings of doubt and despair. Through it all, they are driven by a sense of duty and loyalty, and a deep camaraderie that binds the crew together. As their journey continues, they must battle the relentless enemy, their own deteriorating morale, and hope that they will somehow make it out alive.

From John McTiernan, starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill
Rated PG

The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 American action-adventure spy film directed by John McTiernan. It is based on Tom Clancy's 1984 bestselling novel of the same name. The film follows Soviet submarine captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery) as he attempts to defect to the United States with his officers and the revolutionary Russian nuclear sub, Red October. As a cat-and-mouse game ensues, CIA analyst Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) works to prove Ramius' intentions and prevent a nuclear disaster. The film also stars Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones, and Tim Curry. The Hunt for Red October received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $200 million worldwide.

From Robert Wise, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter
Rated Approved

From Tony Scott, starring Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington, Matt Craven, George Dzundza
Rated R

From Kathryn Bigelow, starring Harrison Ford, Sam Spruell, Peter Stebbings, Christian Camargo
Rated PG-13

From Jonathan Mostow, starring Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi
Rated PG-13

From John Sturges, starring Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown
Rated G

From Donovan Marsh, starring Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common, Linda Cardellini
Rated R

From Thomas Vinterberg, starring Matthias Schoenaerts, Léa Seydoux, Peter Simonischek, August Diehl
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Macdonald, starring Jude Law, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, David Threlfall
Rated R