Movies and TvShows featuring "ships-log" theme.

A German U-boat stalks the frigid waters of the North Atlantic as its young crew experience the sheer terror and claustrophobic life of a submariner in World War II. The story is told from the viewpoint of Lt. Werner (Herbert Grönemeyer), who has been assigned as a war correspondent on the German submarine U-96 in October 1941. He meets its captain (Jürgen Prochnow), chief engineer (Klaus Wennemann), and the crew in a French nightclub. Thomsen (Otto Sander), another captain, gives a crude drunken speech to celebrate his Ritterkreuz award, in which he openly mocks Winston Churchill and implicitly Adolf Hitler. The next morning, they sail out of the harbor of La Rochelle to cheering crowds and a playing band...

In the year 2040, the starship Event Horizon disappears while on a secret mission. Seven years later, it reappears and a rescue crew is sent to investigate. They discover that the ship has been to another dimension, bringing back an evil presence that torments and kills the crew members. With limited time and oxygen, the survivors must find a way to escape the ship before it returns to the dimension of chaos and evil.

Dark Star is a comedic sci-fi film that follows the crew of the spaceship Dark Star as they navigate through deep space and encounter various humorous and bizarre situations. The crew members, who have been on the ship for a long time, battle boredom and have surreal experiences as they try to complete their mission of destroying unstable planets. With its satirical and irreverent tone, Dark Star is a unique blend of sci-fi and comedy that has gained a cult following.

In the year 1959, a nuclear submarine embarks on a top-secret mission to the Arctic Ocean. As it delves deep into the icy waters, the crew encounters a mysterious alien threat. With tensions rising and the fate of humanity at stake, they must use all their skills to survive and prevent a disaster.

Lost Voyage is a horror/mystery/thriller movie released in 2000. It revolves around a cruise ship that gets trapped in the Bermuda Triangle during a thunderstorm. The ship's log, radio, and other equipment malfunction due to the intense electromagnetic activity. As the passengers and crew try to find a way home, they discover that they are not alone on the ship. Ghostly apparitions, haunting experiences, and unexplained phenomena start to occur, leading to a fight for survival against an unseen enemy. The movie explores the themes of darkness, loss, and the supernatural, creating a thrilling and suspenseful atmosphere.

Deep Water is a gripping adventure film based on the true story of Donald Crowhurst, a yachtsman who attempted to win the Golden Globe Race in 1968. As he faces financial ruin and desperation, he sets out on a dangerous solo voyage around the world. The isolation and the pressures of the race push him to the edge, leading to a moral dilemma and ultimately tragedy.

A lighthouse keeper in Lake Michigan, haunted by the memories of his failed writing career, watches a documentary on fascism and becomes deeply affected by it. As World War Two rages on, he questions his own role in society and his responsibility to fight against injustice.

'Mac' Bootle Beetle tells, referring to the ship's log, how he and captain Donald Duck were sole survivors of a shipwreck. The insect always suspected the duck wasn't quite fair, actually he was constantly cheated out of his rations share and used as angling bait without realizing it, both on the wreckage raft and after they drifted onto a deserted island, but ultimately they were rescued and stayed together for life, although even at their ripe age Donald.

In 1492, Bugs Bunny sails the ocean blue, as mascot for Christopher Columbus.

Porky sets sail for the Boola-Boola islands in the South Seas with a ship full of general merchandise and plans to open a 5 & 10 cent store. But a swordfish cuts a hole in the ship and Porky's goods fall into the ocean, where the fish make creative uses of them, ultimately opening a Hollywood nightclub, complete with fish impersonating various stars.

The sinking of the RMS Titanic remains one of the most enduring and mysterious tragedies of the 20th century. For decades, investigators and amateurs alike have floated theories for why it occurred and who was to blame for the extraordinary loss of life, but no one answer could fully explain what happened. Until now. To mark the 100th anniversary of the infamous disaster, Smithsonian Channel will premiere Titanic's Final Mystery. The two-hour special investigates a century of theories and uncovers astonishing new forensic evidence that proves the most likely theory for the case.