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The Tunnel (2001): movie guide
The Tunnel (2001) is a Drama, Thriller running about 150 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.2/10 from 119 votes. Notable cast includes Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2001-01-21
- Runtime: 150 min
- TMDB: 7.2/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2001-01-21
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What is The Tunnel about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Tunnel features Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara, Claudia Michelsen, Felix Eitner. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2001-01-21. Runtime: 150 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (119 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: de. Status: Released.
Discover The Tunnel on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Tunnel?
- The Tunnel is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Tunnel?
- The Tunnel runs about 150 minutes.
- Who stars in The Tunnel?
- Cast highlights include Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara, Claudia Michelsen, Felix Eitner.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Tunnel?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Tunnel?
- Open the The Tunnel page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
