Movie

The Tin Drum

“A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.”

★ 7.0(533)19792h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Volker Schlöndorff
Release date: 1979-05-02
Runtime: 2h 42m
Language: German
Box office: $17,000,000
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Jadran Film

The Tin Drum — trailer

About The Tin Drum

The Tin Drum is a 1979 movie in the Drama, History and War genres, directed by Volker Schlöndorff, starring Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler and David Bennent. It has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 533 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tin Drum in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Roland Teubner

Joseph Koljaiczek

Tadeusz Kunikowski

Uncle Vinzenz

Andréa Ferréol

Lina Greff

Heinz Bennent

Greff

Ilse Pagé

Gretchen Scheffler

Themes & keywords

pubertyadulterylolitasuicidebased on novel or booknazidwarfgdansk, polandcircustoxicationgermanymarried couplepregnancyworld war iifamily's daily life

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tin Drum in Mexico?+

The Tin Drum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Tin Drum on Netflix?+

The Tin Drum is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Tin Drum?+

The Tin Drum has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).

Who stars in The Tin Drum?+

The Tin Drum stars Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach and Daniel Olbrychski.

When did The Tin Drum come out?+

The Tin Drum is a 1979 movie directed by Volker Schlöndorff.

What genre is The Tin Drum?+

The Tin Drum is Drama, History and War film.

Who directed The Tin Drum?+

The Tin Drum was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.