The Tin Drum

Name: The Tin Drum
Released: 1979-05-02
Rating: 6.952

7.0/10 (553)

·1979· 162 min

Director: Volker Schlöndorff

"A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos."

In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.

Where to Watch

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Cast

Mario Adorf

Alfred Matzerath

Angela Winkler

Agnes Matzerath

David Bennent

Oskar Matzerath

Katharina Thalbach

Maria Matzerath

Daniel Olbrychski

Jan Bronski

Tina Engel

Young Anna Koljaiczek

Berta Drews

Anna Koljaiczek

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Roland Teubner

Joseph Koljaiczek

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Tadeusz Kunikowski

Uncle Vinzenz

Andréa Ferréol

Lina Greff

Heinz Bennent

Greff

Ilse Pagé

Gretchen Scheffler

In brief

The Tin Drum (1979) is a drama, history, war film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 553 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 42min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tin Drum online?

The Tin Drum is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum runs 162 minutes (2h 42min).

What rating does The Tin Drum have?

The Tin Drum has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 553 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Tin Drum from?

The Tin Drum was released in 1979.