Matthew McConaughey’s Classic War Film U-571 is Coming to Netflix – Don’t Miss It!

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2000 saw the collaboration of Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey and Bill Paxton in a submarine war film titled “U-571”. This movie, featuring Jon Bon Jovi, Tom Guiry, and Harvey Keitel, is now ready for streaming on Netflix starting June 1.

The movie “U-571” narrates the events surrounding a German submarine named U-571 during World War II. The plot revolves around an unusual event where American sailors infiltrate a German sub to capture their Enigma coding machine, a device crucial for sending and receiving secret messages. However, the U-571 gets destroyed in a fight, prompting the allies to dispatch the American Navy under the guise of a rescue mission, led by Lieutenant Andrew Tyler, portrayed by McConaughey, to recover it for analysis. Unfortunately, their ruse is soon exposed. In this film, Paxton, known for his role in “Apollo 13,” plays Lieutenant Commander Mike Dahlgren.

U-571 Won an Oscar

In 2001, the movie earned an Oscar for Best Sound Editing at the Academy Awards. Notably, this director was also behind “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines”. The screenplay for this film was penned by Mostow, Sam Montgomery (known for 24), and David Ayer. While the story depicted in U-571 is fictional, it’s important to note that the U-571 submarine was indeed a real German sub.

Following its debut, the movie “U-571” garnered a global box office revenue of $127.6 million, outperforming its production budget of $62 million. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a 68% approval rating from critics, while audiences on the review aggregator have given it a slightly lower score of 62%.

In the 80s and 90s, Paxton made appearances in various films such as Titanic, True Lies, and an unspecified movie, and also starred in the TV series Big Love during the 2000s. Furthermore, he portrayed John Garrett in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and received an Emmy nomination for his role as Randolph McCoy in Hatfields & McCoys in 2012.

U-571 (2000)

Rotten Tomatoes Critic Score Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score IMDb Rating
68% 62% 6.6/10

Matthew McConaughey On His Big Screen Return

2014 saw McConaughey clinch an Oscar for his remarkable performance in “Dallas Buyers Club.” After a brief hiatus from acting, he recently discussed his return to live-action roles after six years, appearing in the new film titled “The Rivals of Amziah King.” Since 2019’s “The Gentleman,” this will mark his first live-action role. However, he had a voiceover part in the 2024 production.

As I stepped back into the limelight, I found myself recalling a few key points. Firstly, I was reminded of how deeply I love to act. Secondly, I had an unexpected realization – “Hey, McConaughey, you’ve got quite the knack for this!” Lastly, acting is my escape, my sanctuary, where my entire attention is devoted to the craft.

The Challengers of Amziah King debuted at this year’s SXSW film festival, with its tagline being, “Nestled deep in the wilderness of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically talented Amziah King leads a motley crew of bluegrass musicians while managing the town’s top honey-producing venture. Upon the sudden return of his estranged foster child, Amziah sees an opportunity to rekindle their bond and establish a family business together. However, the world of honey production is cutthroat, and Amziah’s competitors pose a threat to everything he has worked hard to achieve.

U-571 will stream on Netflix starting June 1.

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2025-05-24 22:39