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U-571 (2000)

โ€œHeroes are ordinary men who do extraordinary things in extraordinary times.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 1,422 votes 1h 56m pg-13 ActionAdventureWar

#65 of 125 films from 2000 #1048 of 2168 in action

Directed by Jonathan Mostow ยท Written by Sam Montgomery, David Ayer, Jonathan Mostow

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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'.

Cast

Matthew McConaugheyas Lt. Andrew Tyler
Bill Paxtonas Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren
Harvey Keitelas CPO Henry Klough
Jon Bon Jovias Lt. Pete Emmett
David Keithas Maj. Matthew Coonen
Thomas Kretschmannas Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner
Jake Weberas Lt. Hirsch
Jack Noseworthyas Bill Wentz
Tom Guiryas Ted Trigger Fitzgerald
Will Estesas Ronald Rabbit Parker
Terrence 'T.C.' Carsonas Steward Eddie Carson
Erik Palladinoas Seaman Anthony Mazzola
Dave Poweras Seaman Charles 'Tank' Clemens
Derk Cheetwoodas Seaman Herb Griggs

Facts

Release dateApril 20, 2000
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Adventure, War
LanguageEN
Budget$62,000,000
Box office$127,700,000 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0141926

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Questions

How long is U-571?
U-571 runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is U-571 worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 1,422 votes, which places it #65 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 49%) and #1048 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed U-571?
U-571 was directed by Jonathan Mostow. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Breakdown (1997), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Surrogates (2009).
Who stars in U-571?
Matthew McConaughey as Lt. Andrew Tyler; Bill Paxton as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren; Harvey Keitel as CPO Henry Klough; Jon Bon Jovi as Lt. Pete Emmett; David Keith as Maj. Matthew Coonen; Thomas Kretschmann as Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner.
What is U-571 rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for U-571?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26531.

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