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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.
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Questions about The Tunnel
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Is The Tunnel worth watching?
60
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Tunnel?
2 h 30 min
The Tunnel runs 2 h 30 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Tunnel?
Critics72
Audiences77
Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see The Tunnel much the same way.
What language is The Tunnel in?
German
It was made in German. Produced in Germany.
In how many countries can I watch The Tunnel?
2
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What tropes does The Tunnel use?
Bribe BackfireCrazy Homeless PersonEye ScreamDay Hurts Dark-Adjusted EyesDidn't Think This ThroughDowner EndingForegone ConclusionThe GadflyJerk with a Heart of GoldSinister SubwayPolice Are UselessHeroic BSoDand 6 more
TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Tunnel, including Bribe Backfire, Crazy Homeless Person, Eye Scream.