The Tin Drum (1979) movie poster

The Tin Drum (1979)

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"A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos."
ThumbScore
👍 74%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 74% (RT: 84%, MC: 63) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Volker Schlöndorff
Runtime
2h 42m
Country
France, Germany, Yugoslavia
Language
German
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (521 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Metacritic
63
Cast
Mario Adorf as Alfred Matzerath
Angela Winkler as Agnes Matzerath
David Bennent as Oskar Matzerath
Katharina Thalbach as Maria Matzerath
Daniel Olbrychski as Jan Bronski
Tina Engel as Young Anna Koljaiczek
Berta Drews as Anna Koljaiczek
Roland Teubner as Joseph Koljaiczek
Most people think so. 74% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 521 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 74%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Tin Drum was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Mario Adorf spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

The Tin Drum is a 1979 drama, history, war film directed by Volker Schlöndorff. 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. The film has been rated by 521 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, The Tin Drum delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Tin Drum (1979) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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