The Wall (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, The Wall is a drama and science fiction film directed by Julian Pölsler, running about 104 minutes. “Inside everyone lies a truth only the wilderness can reveal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman inexplicably finds herself cut off from all human contact when an invisible, unyielding wall suddenly surrounds the countryside. Accompanied by her loyal dog Lynx, she becomes immersed in a world untouched by civilization and ruled by the laws of nature.
Who’s in it. The Wall stars Martina Gedeck as Frau, Ulrike Beimpold as Luise, Karlheinz Hackl as Hugo and Wolfgang Maria Bauer as Mann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Wall has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wall tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wall (2012)?
- In US, The Wall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wall worth watching?
- The Wall holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wall?
- The Wall stars Martina Gedeck, Ulrike Beimpold, Karlheinz Hackl, Wolfgang Maria Bauer and Julia Gschnitzer.
- When was The Wall released?
- The Wall was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.