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Das Boot

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“Looking for something different tonight? Read the synopsis and see whether this story earns a place on your shortlist.”

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Synopsis

A German submarine hunts allied ships during the Second World War, but it soon becomes the hunted. The crew tries to survive below the surface, while stretching both the boat and themselves to their limits.

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eimearinwicklow · 23 Oct 2026, 17:08 UTC

A boost for Das Boot. I like the idea of letting the pool steer me away from the same familiar choices.

aisling.oconnor · 24 Oct 2026, 06:08 UTC

Eimear, that is a good way of choosing. I tend to match the pick to the evening as well.

cianryan · 23 Oct 2026, 21:08 UTC

Das Boot is one I am weighing up. This would be a good change of pace from the things currently at the top of my list.

cianreads · 24 Oct 2026, 11:08 UTC

Cian, fair point. There is room for something a bit different in the next six.

cianinwicklow · 24 Oct 2026, 01:08 UTC

For anyone considering Das Boot: A little more variety in the shortlist is always welcome. Glad this is in the pool.