The Burning Snail (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, The Burning Snail is a drama film directed by Thomas Stiller, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In this grim German drama, a troubled 14-year-old boy's pent-up rage and frustration leads him to involvement with a bad crowd and gets him caught up in an inescapable spiral of increasingly self-destructive and deadly violence.
Who’s in it. The Burning Snail stars Barbara Auer as Sarah, Sebastian Koch as Gerd, Maximilian Haas as Peter and Tobias Nath as Axel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Burning Snail has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Burning Snail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Burning Snail tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Burning Snail (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Burning Snail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Burning Snail worth watching?
- The Burning Snail holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Burning Snail?
- The Burning Snail stars Barbara Auer, Sebastian Koch, Maximilian Haas, Tobias Nath and Michael Huml.
- When was The Burning Snail released?
- The Burning Snail was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.