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The Wall

2012Movie1 h 44 minNR

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A woman inexplicably finds herself cut off from all human contact when an invisible, unyielding wall suddenly surrounds the countryside. Accompanied by her loyal dog Lynx, she becomes immersed in a world untouched by civilization and ruled by the laws of nature.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Julian Pölsler

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Facts

October 5, 2012 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
October 5, 2012
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
German
Also spoken
English
Made in
Austria, Germany
Box office
$4 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

Divided We Fall, Miniscule Rocking, Celebrity is Overrated +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wall?"

Questions about The Wall

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wall?

In the United States, The Wall streams on Prime, Philo, Brew, Fandor, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Filmzie, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and MovieMe. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Wall worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 67).

Can I half-watch The Wall?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Wall in English?

GermanEnglish

No, it was made in German, with some English.

What tropes does The Wall use?

Divided We FallMiniscule RockingCelebrity is OverratedVagina DentataThe Cover Changes the GenderBlood Is Squicker in WaterGroin AttackiProductCaged Bird MetaphorBoarding School of HorrorsConfining DefensesDisney Acid Sequenceand 243 more

TV Tropes lists 255 tropes for it, including Divided We Fall, Miniscule Rocking, and Celebrity is Overrated.