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The Tin Drum (1979): movie guide
The Tin Drum (1979) is a Drama, History, War running about 162 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 566 votes. Notable cast includes Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-05-02
- Runtime: 162 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Drama, History, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-05-02

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What is The Tin Drum about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Tin Drum features Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach, Daniel Olbrychski, Tina Engel. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-05-02. Runtime: 162 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (566 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: de. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Tin Drum?
- The Tin Drum is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Tin Drum?
- The Tin Drum runs about 162 minutes.
- Who stars in The Tin Drum?
- Cast highlights include Mario Adorf, Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Katharina Thalbach, Daniel Olbrychski, Tina Engel.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Tin Drum?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Tin Drum?
- Open the The Tin Drum page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








