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Dennis Gansel’s ‘Der Tiger’ Opens in Cinemas, Marking Amazon’s First German Theatrical Original

Early reviews describe a claustrophobic anti-war drama about a Tiger tank crew behind Soviet lines.

Overview

  • The film begins its German theatrical run on September 18, with screenings limited to CineStar cinemas before a Prime Video release later in 2025 that has not been dated.
  • Director Dennis Gansel situates the story on the Eastern Front and continues his longstanding engagement with wartime subjects he says he cannot shake.
  • David Schütter leads the ensemble as a Tiger tank lieutenant, joined by Laurence Rupp, Leonard Kunz, Sebastian Urzendowsky and Yoran Leicher.
  • Critics say the film updates the German war-movie tradition with a tense, small-unit portrait that foregrounds psychological strain over combat spectacle.
  • Production credits cite Amazon MGM Studios and Pantaleon Film, underscoring established backing and a clear streaming platform path.