Submarine (2011)
A whimsical, melancholy coming-of-age story unfolds as a Welsh schoolboy navigates first love and family troubles.
15-year-old deep-thinking Welsh schoolboy Oliver Tate struggles to initiate and maintain a relationship with Jordana, his devilish, dark-haired classmate at their Swansea high school. As his parents' marriage begins to fall apart, similar problems arise in his relationship with Jordana.
How intense is Submarine?
Submarine has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What Submarine feels like
- Tone
- melancholywhimsicalintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Submarine
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Submarine for you?
Is Submarine scary?
No. Submarine is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Submarine gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Submarine sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Submarine OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Submarine?
Submarine runs 1h 38m.
Where can I stream Submarine?
Submarine is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube (free).
Does Submarine have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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