U-571
Directed by Jonathan MostowIn the midst of World War II, the battle below the seas rages. The Nazis have the upper edge as the Allies are unable to crack their war codes. That is, until a wrecked U-boat sends out an SOS signal, and the Allies realize this is their chance to seize the 'enigma coding machine'. But masquerading as Nazis and taking over the U-boat is the smallest of their problems. The action really begins when they get stranded on the U-boat.
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U-571 Ratings & Reviews
- flavo43December 28, 2025U‑571 has all the ingredients of a strong wartime thriller: an impressive cast of rising talent supported by seasoned actors, excellent special effects, and a narrative that moves with confidence. On a purely cinematic level, it’s tense, polished, and engaging. However, as a veteran and a fan of military history, it’s hard to overlook the film’s biggest flaw—its complete disregard for the real events surrounding the capture of the Enigma machine. Instead of honouring the genuine heroism of those who actually carried out the mission, the film invents an American‑led operation, rewriting history for dramatic effect. That creative liberty doesn’t just stretch the truth; it undermines the real sacrifices made by others. While the movie works as entertainment, its historical inaccuracy is too significant to ignore. For that reason, I can’t in good conscience rate it highly, despite its technical strengths.
- viktorsmiNovember 29, 2025One of the more underappreciated movies of its time. The biggest crime this movie commits is using real vessel names for a completely fictional story. However, this is not a documentary, it is a work of fiction based on multiple war stories. It is in fact an action movie set in a submarine. Practical effects are much appreciated, albeit they may have affected the "historical accuracy" some people look for. However, if you accept this movie is a work of fiction, then it's just a fun ride all around. Solid acting by McConaughey, Keitel and Paxton, with everyone else doing great job. I'm not sure why Bon Jovi got one of the top billings when he's barely in the movie.
- Kent LysellAugust 5, 2025Guns of Navorone meets Hunt for Red October. Well worth the time spent watching it with a glass of scotch, neat.
- Peter PolivkaOctober 29, 2025Solid plot and quality holds up, maybe minus the 2 seconds of CGI with the destroyer.
- Ade StickleyAugust 24, 2025Such a great movie!
U-571 Trivia
U-571 was released on April 20, 2000.
U-571 was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
U-571 has a runtime of 1 hr 56 min.
U-571 was produced by Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis.
The key characters in U-571 are Lt. Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey), Lt. Cmdr. Mike Dahlgren (Bill Paxton), CPO Henry Klough (Harvey Keitel).
U-571 is rated PG-13.
U-571 is an Action, Adventure, Drama film.
U-571 has an audience rating of 6.1 out of 10.