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The Tank

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Eastern Front, 1943: The 5-man crew of a German Tiger tank is sent on a secret mission deep behind the fiercely contested front lines. As they journey through no man's land, they not only push further into enemy territory but also confront their own fears and abysses. Intoxicated by the methamphetamine of the Wehrmacht, their mission increasingly becomes a journey into the heart of darkness....

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Jose Solís Common Sense Media 1d
3/5
The film is morally complex in a way that makes it genuinely challenging to watch, largely because it commits fully to telling a WWII story from the German point of view. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Jan 21
4/5
"The Tank" follows a unique narrative path marked by clever foreshadowing and intriguing moral reflections, finishing up with a bold final act that immediately calls for a second viewing. Go to Full Review
Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine Jan 11
6/10
'Der Tiger' trades battlefield spectacle for moral decay and existential dread. Claustrophobic and technically impressive, it raises sharp questions about guilt and obedience, but struggles to turn its heavy ideas into compelling drama. Go to Full Review
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Richard B @Craicula 7h Good movie, hints of the occult and a twist in the tail make this an excellent watch. See more B S @Bscook 18h Very clearly a retelling of Heart of Darkness. A nice spin on Apocalypse Now. See more David G 23h This is a pretty good film that was almost a great film. And the first half – and some of the second half – is pretty great: kind of 'Heart of Darkness' in a tank. There are scenes that will live with the viewer for a long time, and that's no small thing. But the end – no specific spoilers here – belongs to an early version of the screenplay, that I was left wishing had been ditched in favor of something as visceral and ambitious as the opening scenes. See more Daniel H @NoGoodFilmsAnymore 1d If the second half of the film was like the first half, it would have been one of the best war films ever, potentially even the best ever. It's worth watching for that one hour alone. The second half of the film is like ChatGPT wrote it for them. Just absolute nonsense. See more sam c @Warpig44 2d Went into this film with low expectations due to many films like this being short of the mark. However was enthralled with the visuals, setting and cast. The usual inconsistency’s expected with a fictional movie were ultimately all explained away and forgiven by the final act, in a clever and refreshing plot. See more Rene G @Kurwenal 2d Surrealistic movie with a harrowing ending that stays with you long after the credits have finished. Great cinematography and performance from all main actors. Be prepared for an unexpected plot twist at the end ... See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Eastern Front, 1943: The 5-man crew of a German Tiger tank is sent on a secret mission deep behind the fiercely contested front lines. As they journey through no man's land, they not only push further into enemy territory but also confront their own fears and abysses. Intoxicated by the methamphetamine of the Wehrmacht, their mission increasingly becomes a journey into the heart of darkness....
Director
Dennis Gansel
Producer
Frank Kusche, Dan Maag
Screenwriter
Dennis Gansel
Distributor
Prime Video
Production Co
Pantaleon Films, Amazon MGM Studios
Rating
R (Some Violence/Bloody Images|Language|Brief Nudity)
Genre
War, Action, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
German
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 2, 2026
Runtime
1h 57m
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