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U-571 is a 2000 American submarine war film directed by Jonathan Mostow. Set during World War II, it follows a US Navy crew that boards a damaged German U-boat to capture an Enigma coding machine and then tries to survive while operating the seized vessel. The mission and its American protagonists are fictional, although the story draws on the real Allied effort to obtain German naval communications technology. It is an action-oriented historical thriller rather than a documentary account.
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How good is U-571 (2000)?
U-571 (2000) scores 6.15/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Adventure Film category. Competent submarine thriller, but historical inaccuracies, controversy, and conventional action reduce consensus.
What are the best alternatives to U-571 (2000)?
See our alternatives page for U-571 (2000) for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Das Boot (1981), The Guns of Navarone (1961), Force 10 from Navarone (1978).
How does U-571 (2000) compare to Das Boot (1981)?
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Is U-571 (2000) worth it in 2026?
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