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The Tin Drum (1979), directed by Volker Schlöndorff, is a drama film and is available to stream on 4 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.4/10 and 84% on Rotten Tomatoes from 531 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 Max for subscribers, and it's also included with Criterion Channel, 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 Apple iTunes and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Barefoot Gen and Schindler's List, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — The Tin Drum isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Max, Criterion Channel.
- The Tin Drum is available to stream on Max, Criterion Channel in the US.
- No — The Tin Drum isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Max, Criterion Channel.
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- The Tin Drum runs 2h 42m (162 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 63/100.
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