Prime Video breaks data with ‘probably the most gripping’ WWII movies | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

A brand new Second World War movie being praised by viewers as a “masterpiece” is now accessible to stream within the UK. Der Tiger, aka The Tank (2025), takes place in 1943 and centres on a fictional five-man German crew working a Tiger Tank who’re dispatched on a deadly rescue operation deep behind enemy strains on the Eastern Front.

Their already hazardous goal turns into much more treacherous as a result of amphetamines the troops are taking, a widespread behavior amongst German troopers serving underneath Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime. David Schütter takes the lead position as Lieutenant Philip Gerkins on this gritty and unconventional strategy to the struggle style.

The image was helmed by Dennis Gansel, who penned the screenplay alongside Colin Teevan. After its launch on 2nd January, it has now change into Prime Video’s most-streamed German movie of all time.

It has additionally reached the highest place in 28 Prime Video nations and is the primary German movie produced by the platform to be launched in cinemas earlier than streaming.

One viewer on IMDb commented: “Mind blowing. Must watch. It’s really difficult to describe without getting into spoiler territory. All I’ll say is that things are not what they seem.

“Excellent anti-war movie whereas being diabolically entertaining. Get off your telephone and laptop and decide up the rattling TV distant. You want to observe this now”, reports the Express.

Another added: “The Tiger would not simply entertain, it pulls you in fully. Easily probably the most gripping and emotionally charged movies I’ve seen not too long ago.”

Some viewers criticised the plot as unrealistic and expressed dissatisfaction with the conclusion. However, others were captivated by the unique emphasis on the soldiers’ psychology, believing that the film’s climax was effective, suggesting those who disagreed might have been anticipating a more adrenaline-fuelled action film.

One fan enthused: “What a deal with. Watch and luxuriate in. I applaud everybody concerned in making this film. Well accomplished. Once you may have seen it you possibly can always remember it.

“Everything from the writing to direction, camera work, sound etc are stunning. I understand the people who thought it was a normal war movie may have been a bit stunned but this is far more than that.”

Another viewer commented: “Although many other reviewers say the ending was lacking or was a bad plot twist I think it was the best one they could do.

“It is my perception that these which might be dissatisfied with the ending didn’t assume upon it and had been anticipating a dopamine speeding motion.

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“But actually the ending gives us a dopamine rushing thought process of the past, actions taken and many regrets. It focused on a man being haunted by his past and trying to cope with it.”

The movie carries a 15 certificates and consists of scenes of violence, damage element, menace, and distressing sequences – so viewer discretion is strongly suggested.

The Tank is at the moment accessible for streaming on Prime Video.