The Tower (2012) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
2012 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2012, The Tower is a drame and téléfilm film directed by Christian Schwochow, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from an award-winning best-selling book by Uwe Tellkamp, 'The Tower' depicts a higher class family’s struggles during crumbling communist rule in 1980’s East Germany. It illustrates the weaknesses and pending downfall of the German communist state through an intimate portrayal of one family's struggles, dreams and decisions. Run-ins with East Germany’s Secret Police reveal the cracks in both the police state and family loyalties.
Who’s in it. The Tower stars Jan Josef Liefers as Richard Hoffmann, Claudia Michelsen as Anne Hoffmann, Nadja Uhl as Josta Fischer and Sebastian Urzendowsky as Christian Hoffmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Tower 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 The Tower page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tower tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Tower (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Tower change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Tower worth watching?
- The Tower holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and téléfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tower?
- The Tower stars Jan Josef Liefers, Claudia Michelsen, Nadja Uhl, Sebastian Urzendowsky and Götz Schubert.
- When was The Tower released?
- The Tower was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.