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The Tunnel

2011·Movie
1h 30min·NR
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The light runs out.

An investigation into a government cover-up leads to a network of abandoned train tunnels deep beneath the heart of Sydney. As a journalist and her crew hunt for the story it quickly becomes clear the story is hunting them.
Found Footage HorrorUrban ExplorationGovernment ConspiracyClaustrophobicTunnelsPsychological TensionBleak AtmosphereUnexplained Threat

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Tunnel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Tunnel legally?

The Tunnel is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tunnel worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tunnel rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tunnel?

1 h 30 min

The Tunnel runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tunnel?

Critics100
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate The Tunnel higher (100) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Tunnel in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch The Tunnel?

8AUCAFJGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tunnel in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tunnel use?

Bribe BackfireCrazy Homeless PersonEye ScreamDay Hurts Dark-Adjusted EyesDidn't Think This ThroughDowner EndingForegone ConclusionThe GadflyMonstrous HumanoidNothing Is ScarierWhat the Hell, Hero?Intrepid Reporterand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Tunnel, including Bribe Backfire, Crazy Homeless Person, Eye Scream.