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The Tin Drum

7.019792h 42mRMovieDramaHistoryWar

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.

DirectorVolker Schlöndorff
WritersJean-Claude Carrière·Günter Grass
ProducersAnatole Dauman·Franz Seitz Junior

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Volker Schlöndorff

MAMario Adorf
Mario Adorf
Alfred Matzerath
AWAngela Winkler
Angela Winkler
Agnes Matzerath
DBDavid Bennent
David Bennent
Oskar Matzerath
KTKatharina Thalbach
Katharina Thalbach
Maria Matzerath
DODaniel Olbrychski
Daniel Olbrychski
Jan Bronski
TETina Engel
Tina Engel
Young Anna Koljaiczek
BDBerta Drews
Berta Drews
Anna Koljaiczek
RT
Roland Teubner
Joseph Koljaiczek
TK
Tadeusz Kunikowski
Uncle Vinzenz
AFAndréa Ferréol
Andréa Ferréol
Lina Greff
HBHeinz Bennent
Heinz Bennent
Greff
IPIlse Pagé
Ilse Pagé
Gretchen Scheffler

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The Tin Drum — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Tin Drum?

The Tin Drum isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Tin Drum on Netflix?

No, The Tin Drum is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is The Tin Drum on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Tin Drum isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Tin Drum for free?

The Tin Drum isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.