1979 · movie · R · 2h 42m
The Tin Drum
A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.
Is The Tin Drum on Netflix?
No. The Tin Drum (1979) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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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How we got to 68.6
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 33 | none |
The Tin Drum: common questions
Is The Tin Drum on Netflix?
No. The Tin Drum (1979) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum (1979) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is The Tin Drum worth watching?
It scores 68.6/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum runs 2h 42m (162 minutes).
What is The Tin Drum rated?
The Tin Drum is rated R in the US.
Who is in The Tin Drum?
The Tin Drum stars Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.