The Tin Drum (1979): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Tin Drum: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Tin Drum (1979) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Mario Adorf as Alfred Matzerath; Angela Winkler as Agnes Matzerath; David Bennent as Oskar Matzerath; Katharina Thalbach as Maria Matzerath; Daniel Olbrychski as Jan Bronski; Tina Engel as Young Anna Koljaiczek; Berta Drews as Anna Koljaiczek; Roland Teubner as Joseph Koljaiczek
About The Tin Drum
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Tin Drum?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Tin Drum?
Mario Adorf as Alfred Matzerath; Angela Winkler as Agnes Matzerath; David Bennent as Oskar Matzerath; Katharina Thalbach as Maria Matzerath; Daniel Olbrychski as Jan Bronski; Tina Engel as Young Anna Koljaiczek; Berta Drews as Anna Koljaiczek; Roland Teubner as Joseph Koljaiczek
Is this The Tin Drum guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



