Das Boot (1981)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.7

Overview

It is 1942 and the German submarine fleet is heavily engaged in the so-called "Battle of the Atlantic" to harass and destroy British shipping. With better escorts of the destroyer class, however, German U-boats have begu...

Starring Cast

Jürgen Prochnow • Herbert Grönemeyer • Klaus Wennemann

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: Low

Overview

Starring Cast

Jürgen Prochnow • Herbert Grönemeyer • Klaus Wennemann

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: Medium

The film's central thesis, a powerful anti-war message emphasizing the universal human cost and futility of conflict, coupled with its subtle critique of ideological propaganda, aligns with left-leaning humanistic values.

Diversity: LowConfidence: High

The film features a predominantly traditional, all-male, white cast, accurately reflecting its historical setting. Its narrative focuses on the human experience of war without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "Das Boot" focuses exclusively on the harrowing experiences of a U-boat crew during WWII, emphasizing themes of survival, duty, and male camaraderie. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The 1981 film "Das Boot" faithfully adapts its source novel and historical context, portraying an all-male U-boat crew. No characters established as male in the book or history are depicted as a different gender in the film.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "Das Boot" (1981) is a historical war drama depicting a German U-boat crew during WWII. All characters are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the historical context and the source novel's depiction of German military personnel. There are no instances of characters established as one race being portrayed as another.