---
title: "The Tank"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tank-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1252037
imdb_id: "tt31495504"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 117
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 459
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Tank (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tank-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Tank is a 2025 film categorized under the genres of war, action, and drama. Directed by Dennis Gansel, the movie follows a German Tiger tank crew tasked with a dangerous mission. The crew is sent behind enemy lines to locate and rescue a missing officer named Paul von Hardenburg, who is reportedly held in a top-secret bunker. As the soldiers navigate the lethal territory of no-man's land, the narrative explores their confrontation with enemy forces as well as their own internal fears and demons. The mission is further complicated by the crew's use of the Wehrmacht's methamphetamine, which contributes to their descent into a psychological journey described as a trip into the heart of darkness. The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-seven minutes and received a rating of R. It was released in the United States on January 2, 2026. The production is also associated with the title Der Tiger.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A German tank crew embarks on a perilous mission to rescue a missing officer behind enemy lines."

### Why Watch
- intense combat sequences
- psychological character exploration

### Caveats & Content Note
- disturbing thematic elements
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense war-related violence and depictions of substance use.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: tense, psychological, gritty, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dennis Gansel
- **Networks / Studios**: Pantaleon Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Laurence Rupp** as *Christian Weller*
- **David Schütter** as *Philip Gerkens*
- **Sebastian Urzendowsky** as *Keilig*
- **Leonard Kunz** as *Helmut*
- **Yoran Leicher** as *Michel*
- **André Hennicke** as *Lieutenant Colonel Krebs*
- **Arndt Schwering-Sohnrey** as *Löffler*
- **Tilman Strauss** as *Paul von Hardenburg*
- **Alžběta Malá** as *Marion*
- **Samuel Himal** as *Fritz*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the mission?
The crew is tasked with rescuing a missing officer named Paul von Hardenburg from a bunker.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The mission occurs behind enemy lines within a lethal no-man's land.

### Q: What kind of tank is used?
The crew operates a German Tiger tank.

### Q: Are there psychological elements?
Yes, the characters must confront their own fears and inner demons during the mission.

### Q: Does the film feature substance use?
The story depicts the crew using the Wehrmacht's methamphetamine.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tank — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1252037)
- [The Tank (2025) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31495504/fullcredits/)
- [The Tank (2025) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1252037-der-tiger/cast)
- [The Tank (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_tank_2025)
- [The Tank (2025) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-tank-2025/credits)
- [‎The Tank (2025) directed by Dennis Gansel • Reviews, film + cast ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-tank-2025/)

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