When a German U-boat with an Enigma cipher machine onboard sends out a distress signal during a World War II battle at sea, the United States sends a Naval team—disguised as German soldiers—to steal the sophisticated encryption device. With their cover quickly blown upon boarding the German submarine, the American force led by Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Academy Award® winner Matthew McConaughey) is forced to take the crew hostage and take action to retrieve their target and destroy U-571 before the Nazis can send backup. Also starring Jon Bon Jovi, Emmy® nominee Bill Paxton and Oscar® nominee Harvey Keitel, U-571 is a thrilling tale of a tense, action-packed race to complete a mission more dangerous than ever anticipated, but one that has the power to turn the tide of war.