submarine movies
Submarines in military service were used for the first time as early as 1775, but until 20th century they were merely novelties, the technology testers that had not much value for the navy. Of course their capability of stealth movement were perfect for reconnaissance missions - they could have just enter the enemy port and leave it without being spotted, but early submarines had very limited range, very limited speed, which made them barely useful for anything. Although even in late 19th century some submarines were armed with torpedoes, guns or machine guns, their construction and lack of power sources other than steam made them hard to build, operate, not to mention using it in combat. World War I changed the situation - German U-Boats were able to cruise through the waters around United Kingdom and attack British merchant navy, which had influence on the war (although not as much as during World War 2). The use of submarines against warships was still beyond technological reach - while lacking any support in calculating the torpedo track the effectiveness of attacks on moving targets was marginal. The most dynamic progress in submarine warfare was during World War II, when again Germany tried to cut Britain from supplies using their flotillas of U-Boats, this time with devastating effect. Improvement in submarine construction (diesel and electric power, multiple torpedo tubes, sonar, calculators) made them a deadly weapon, but at the same time started the arms race and improvement of anti-sub warfare. On Pacific American US Navy was down after attack on Pearl Harbor, until the power of Pacific Fleet was restored the submarine crews were slowing down the expansion of Japan over the area. First homing torpedoes were invented during World War II, although limited by technology and resources they did not make much change. After World War II nuclear power and nuclear weapons made the submarines one of the most important warships in any navy. Powered by nuclear reactors they can stay submerged for long time and travel around the world without need to resupply. The ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads made the modern submarines weapons that can attack any place in the world without being detected until they fire the weapons.
Das Boot 1981
The life on board of U-Boot during the patrol of U-96 on Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea is far from what Nazi propaganda tries to tell German nation.
The Eagle 1958
Based on true events surrounding the escape of Polish submarine ORP Orzel to England after Poland was invaded.
Action in the North Atlantic 1943
American merchant navy crew takes part in the large convoy to Murmansk and faces German submarines and planes.
Ice Station Zebra 1968
During Cold War American nuclear submarine is sent on a secret mission towards the Arctic glacier, where military satellite have crashed.
K-19: The Widowmaker 2002
In 1961 first Soviet ballistic missile nuclear submarine sets out to the sea. The boat was haunted by accidents even before the official launching, which started the grim nickname for it: the Widowmaker.
Phantom 2013
Veteran submarine captain of Soviet Navy is sent to his last mission aboard an old boat that he used to serve on. During this mission a secret device will be tested, but that is not the only unusual thing about this patrol.
Alfa Tau! 1942
Tension raises in Italian Navy submarine base when the loses are getting higher. Filmed during the war on board of active submarine.
The Sinking of the Laconia 2010
British troop ship is torpedoed on Atlantic Ocean, but when German captain realizes that there were prisoners and women on board he decides to start a rescue mission. The problem is he can’t rescue them all by himself.
The Bedford Incident 1965
During Cold War American destroyer is hunting Russian submarine in the Arctic area.
The Hunt for Red October 1990
Experienced captain in charge of newest Russian submarine is obviously trying to defect to United States.
The Enemy Below 1957
American destroyer detects the German U-Boot. Each of the ships has experienced captain that knows all the tricks - the battle of the wits begins.
Kursk 2018
During the exercise in the Barents Sea, Russian nuclear submarine Kursk is damaged due to an internal explosion. A group of survivors is stuck in the aft part of the hull, all they can do is wait for the rescue.
Down Periscope 1996
Eccentric submarine commander that doesn’t get along with his superiors, is given the command over old submarine to take part in the excercise to check if United States are ready to stop enemies using diesel-powered submarines.
The Wolf’s Call 2019
French submarine is surprised by unknown sub near the Syrian coast. At this point no one expected this event will put world on a verge of destruction.
Operation Pacific 1951
Captain of submarine is given the task to find the way to solve the problem of dud torpedoes.
U-47 Lt. Commander Prien 1958
Based on true ride of German U-Boat that sneaked into biggest port of Royal Navy.
Crimson Tide 1995
Clash of characters aboard American nuclear submarine when they receive unconfirmed order to fire the ballistic missiles.
Ghostboat 2006
British submarine that disappeared in 1943 suddenly turns up 40 years later fully functional, but without any sign of the crew. The only survivor agrees to help the navy solve the mystery.
Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean 2005
At the end of World War 2 Japanese navy is hoping to use submarine with experimental sonar system to stop Allies from dropping any more atomic bombs.
Run Silent Run Deep 1958
American submarine commander takes up the mission to sink the Japanese destroyer that guards the Bungo Straits.
Below 2002
American submarine picks up survivors from lifeboat in the middle of Atlantic Ocean and strange thing begin to happen.
The Silver Fleet 1943
In occupied Holland owner of closed shipyard, Jaap van Leyden, has a chance to re-open his business under Nazi supervision, but he has to remember that local resistance members will watch his every step.
Sharks and Little Fish 1957
Young cadets join the pride of German navy, the submarines, to get the chance to be the attacking side for once.
On the Beach 1959
After nuclear war Australia is one of the last places on Earth where radiation is still bearable. Navy sends a submarine to northern hemisphere to check if there are any survivors.
Torpedo Run 1958
The submarine commander mourning after his family wants to take revenge by sinking the new Japanese aircraft carrier.
Britannic 2000
HMS Britannic, sister ship of RMS Titanic, enters service as hospital ship, but the red cross just won’t keep the war away.
Crash Dive 1997
Terrorists from former Yugoslavia take over the American ballistic missile submarine and threaten to launch nuclear missiles on Washington. James Carter, constructor of the sub, sets out to stop them.
Hunter Killer 2018
American submarine USS Tampa Bay sunk in the Barents Sea soon after a Russian sub they were shadowing suddenly exploded.