A first-time captain leads a relentless, gritty battle against Nazi U-boats in the treacherous Black Pit.
Tense and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy. Based on a book.
Streaming on Apple TV+.
It stays inside its PG-13, with no sex or nudity and mild language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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A first-time captain leads a convoy of allied ships carrying thousands of soldiers across the treacherous waters of the "Black Pit" to the front lines of WWII. With no air cover protection for 5 days, the captain and his convoy must battle the surrounding enemy Nazi U-boats in order to give the allies a chance to win the war.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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