

U-571
“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'.
Where to watch U-571 in United States
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Where is U-571 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, BATTLEZONE Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About U-571
U-571 is a 2000 English-language war, action and adventure film directed by Jonathan Mostow. The cast is led by Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
U-571 was produced by Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, and The De Laurentiis Company and made in United States of America and France. It was released on April 20, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $62 million, it went on to gross $128 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Writers
- Sam Montgomery, David Ayer, Jonathan Mostow
- Release date
- April 20, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, France
- Budget
- $62 million
- Box office
- $128 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, The De Laurentiis Company
U-571 cast & crew
U-571 was directed by Jonathan Mostow and written by Sam Montgomery, David Ayer, and Jonathan Mostow.
The cast features 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, and Thomas Kretschmann as Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Marvin, cinematography is by Oliver Wood, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Martha De Laurentiis.
Is U-571 worth watching?
U-571 holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 1,364 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy war, action, and adventure, U-571 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of U-571

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

Thomas Kretschmann
Capt. Lt. Gunther Wassner

Jake Weber
Lt. Hirsch

Jack Noseworthy
Bill Wentz

Tom Guiry
Ted Trigger Fitzgerald

Will Estes
Ronald Rabbit Parker

Terrence 'T.C.' Carson
Steward Eddie Carson

Erik Palladino
Seaman Anthony Mazzola
U-571 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch U-571 in United States?
U-571 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is U-571 in?
U-571 is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is U-571?
U-571 runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is U-571 rated?
U-571 is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 1,364 ratings.











