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The Tunnel

7.220012h 30mMovieDramaThriller

Inspired by true events, Olympic swimmer Harry Melchior defects from East Germany in the 1960s and hatches a daring plot to help his sister and others flee East Berlin through a 145-yard underground tunnel.

DirectorRoland Suso Richter
WriterJohannes W. Betz
ProducersNico Hofmann·Ariane Krampe

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Roland Suso Richter

HFHeino Ferch
Heino Ferch
Harry Melchior
NKNicolette Krebitz
Nicolette Krebitz
Friederike " Fritzi " Scholz
SKSebastian Koch
Sebastian Koch
Matthis Hiller
ALAlexandra Maria Lara
Alexandra Maria Lara
Lotte Lohmann
CMClaudia Michelsen
Claudia Michelsen
Carola Hiller
FEFelix Eitner
Felix Eitner
Fred von Klausnitz
MKMehmet Kurtuluş
Mehmet Kurtuluş
Vittorio Castanza
HSHeinrich Schmieder
Heinrich Schmieder
Theo Lohmann
UKUwe Kockisch
Uwe Kockisch
Oberst Krüger
KBKarin Baal
Karin Baal
Marianne von Krausnitz
DM
Dorothea Moritz
Hermine
WSWolf-Dietrich Sprenger
Wolf-Dietrich Sprenger
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The Tunnel — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tunnel?

The Tunnel is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Tunnel on Netflix?

No, The Tunnel is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is The Tunnel on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Tunnel isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch The Tunnel for free?

The Tunnel is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.