---
title: "Tunnel Rats"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tunnel-rats-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 20181
imdb_id: "tt0970462"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 90
content_rating: "R"
---

# Tunnel Rats (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tunnel-rats-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tunnel Rats, also known as 1968 Tunnel Rats, is a 2008 war suspense film written and directed by Uwe Boll. The production is based on the factual duties of tunnel rats during the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1959 to 1975. The film, which has a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes, is classified as action, drama, and war. The story follows a special United States combat unit sent into the jungle during the war. These soldiers are tasked with hunting and killing Viet Cong combatants in man-to-man fighting within the extensive tunnel systems located beneath the jungle floor. The unit members are described as suicide squads of a special kind. The cast of the film includes Michael Pare, Wilson Bethel, Mitch Eakins, Erik Eidem, and Brandon Fobbs. The movie received an R rating and was released in the United States on May 31, 2008. The film focuses on the intense and dangerous nature of the underground combat experienced by these specialized soldiers during the conflict.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Uwe Boll
- **Networks / Studios**: Boll KG, Horst Hermann Medienproduktion, ZenHQ Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Paré** as *Sergeant Vic Hollowborn*
- **Wilson Bethel** as *Corporal Dan Green*
- **Brandon Fobbs** as *Private Samuel Graybridge*
- **Rocky Marquette** as *Private Terence Verano*
- **Nate Parker** as *Private Jim Lidford*
- **Mitch Eakins** as *Private Peter Harris*
- **Erik Eidem** as *Private Carl Johnson*
- **Jane Le** as *Vo Mai*
- **Scott Ly** as *Huy Tran*
- **Garikayi Mutambirwa** as *Private Jonathan Porterson*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tunnel Rats online?
Tunnel Rats is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Tunnel Rats worth watching?
Tunnel Rats holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 90 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Tunnel Rats and when was it released?
Tunnel Rats is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Tunnel Rats?
Tunnel Rats was directed by Uwe Boll.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tunnel Rats — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20181)
- [Tunnel Rats (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunnel_Rats_(film))
- [Tunnel Rats (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/20181-tunnel-rats/cast)
- [1968 Tunnel Rats (2008) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970462/)
- [Tunnel Rats Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/tunnel-rats/20024838/credits/)

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