Der Tunnel (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1933, Der Tunnel is a science fiction film directed by Curtis Bernhardt, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. The engineer MacAllan designs a tunnel, which will join America and Europe together on the seabed. A group of American billionaires are financing the gigantic project, but the construction of the tunnel is proving to be as tedious as it is dangerous. MacAllan's worst enemy is the speculator Woolf, who had embezzled the money for the construction and who is attempting to cover up his crime by carrying out acts of sabotage. Also filmed in 1933 in a French-language version, LE TUNNEL, and remade in 1935 in England as TRANSATLATIC TUNNEL.
Who’s in it. Der Tunnel stars Paul Hartmann as Mac Allen, Attila Hörbiger as Hobby, Olly von Flint as Mary Allen and Otto Wernicke as Bärmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Der Tunnel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Tunnel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der Tunnel tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Der Tunnel (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Tunnel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Tunnel worth watching?
- Der Tunnel holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Tunnel?
- Der Tunnel stars Paul Hartmann, Attila Hörbiger, Olly von Flint, Otto Wernicke and Gustaf Gründgens.