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U-571

PG-1320001h 56mJonathan Mostow
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 62

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"Heroes are ordinary men who do extraordinary things in extraordinary times."

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'.

WarActionAdventure
MissionSubmarineWorld War IiNorth AtlanticEnigma MachineAdoring

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Frequently asked questions

What is U-571 (2000) about?

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'.

Who stars in U-571?

U-571 stars 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). The film was directed by Jonathan Mostow.

How long is U-571?

U-571 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated PG-13.

Is U-571 worth watching?

U-571 holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of War, Action, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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