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The Tunnel

2019·Movie
1h 43min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Two ways in - No way out

When a truck crashes inside a tunnel, people on their way home for Christmas are brutally trapped in a deadly fire. With a blizzard raging outside, and the first responders struggling to get to the accident, it's every man for himself.
Disaster ThrillerClaustrophobic SettingHigh TensionChristmas CatastropheSurvival DramaNorwegian FilmBleakFast-Paced

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Tunnel legally?

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

Is The Tunnel worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tunnel rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Tunnel?

1 h 43 min

The Tunnel runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tunnel?

Critics56
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see The Tunnel much the same way.

What language is The Tunnel in?

NorwegianSwedish

It was made in Norwegian, with some Swedish. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch The Tunnel?

46ADARATAUBEBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRCZ+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tunnel in 46 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 HumanoidSinister SubwayPolice Are UselessHeroic BSoDand 6 more

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