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Where to Watch The Tin Drum(1979)
“A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.”
Looking for where to watch The Tin Drum? You can currently find The Tin Drum online through YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Tin Drum (1979), directed by Volker Schlöndorff, is a drama film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.4/10 and 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from 534 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1979, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1970s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, and David Bennent. At 162 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch The Tin Drum online, the best option is YouTube TV for subscribers, and it's also included with Criterion Channel and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Schindler's List and Conspiracy, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Tin Drum isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Tin Drum is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — The Tin Drum isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- No — The Tin Drum isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- The Tin Drum runs 2h 42m (162 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 63/100.
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