How long is The Tunnel?

The Tunnel is 2 h 30 min long (150 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Tunnel rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Tunnel.

Where can I stream The Tunnel?

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The Tunnel (2001) runs 2 h 30 min and averages 7.2 from 119 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 2 h 30 min — ends 10:30 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: January 21, 2001
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 119 votes
Director: Roland Suso Richter
Starring: Heino Ferch, Nicolette Krebitz, Sebastian Koch, Alexandra Maria Lara
Language: German
Original title: Der Tunnel

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is The Tunnel?: The Tunnel is 2 h 30 min long (150 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:30 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Tunnel rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Tunnel.
Is The Tunnel a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Tunnel?: As of 2026-11-05, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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