The Tin Drum (1979)
The Tin Drum is streaming in Germany on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel.
The verdict
The Tin Drum earns its keep as a steady German film that knows its audience. It carries a 7.0/10 on TMDB across 560 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. At 162 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. In Germany you can stream it on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Arthaus Channel.
Should you spend 2h 42m on it?
2h 42m of German drama with a history streak. A little over the usual, so start it earlier than you think.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 560 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A night you can give it your full attention
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 42m — long |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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