The Tinder Box (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1959, The Tinder Box is a fantasy and family film directed by Siegfried Hartmann, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A young soldier discovers three chests of copper, silver and gold and an old tinder-box in the hollow of an old oak tree. He is now rich. But he squanders the money until it is all gone. All he has left is the old tinder-box. He uses it to light a small pipe and three large dogs come to his rescue. Based on the fairy-tale by Hans Christian Anderson.
Who’s in it. The Tinder Box stars Rolf Ludwig as Der Soldat, Heinz Schubert as Der Geizige, Rolf Defrank as Der Eitle and Hannes Fischer as Der Dicke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Tinder Box has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tinder Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tinder Box tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tinder Box (1959)?
- In US, The Tinder Box is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tinder Box worth watching?
- The Tinder Box holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tinder Box?
- The Tinder Box stars Rolf Ludwig, Heinz Schubert, Rolf Defrank, Hannes Fischer and Hans Fiebrandt.
- When was The Tinder Box released?
- The Tinder Box was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.