The Tin Drum
1979, German. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 565 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Volker SchlöndorffDirector
- Mario AdorfAlfred Matzerath
- Angela WinklerAgnes Matzerath
- David BennentOskar Matzerath
- Katharina ThalbachMaria Matzerath
- Daniel OlbrychskiJan Bronski
- Tina EngelYoung Anna Koljaiczek
- Berta DrewsAnna Koljaiczek
- Roland TeubnerJoseph Koljaiczek
- Tadeusz KunikowskiUncle Vinzenz
- Andréa FerréolLina Greff
- Heinz BennentGreff
- Ilse PagéGretchen Scheffler
Details
- Released
- 2 May 1979
- Original title
- Die Blechtrommel
- Country
- France, Germany, Poland
- Written by
- Jean-Claude Carrière, Volker Schlöndorff, Franz Seitz Junior
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $17M
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The Tin Drum: quick answers
Is The Tin Drum worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 565 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum runs 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Does The Tin Drum have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tin Drum. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Tin Drum suitable for kids?
The Tin Drum is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum is streaming on HBO Max.
What movies are like The Tin Drum?
If you liked The Tin Drum, try Schindler's List, The Grey Zone, From Hilde, with Love.
Who directed The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum (1979) was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and stars Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent.