Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Der Tiger Tops Prime Video
Der Tiger, also known as The Tank, is a German movie that became the most-watched original German film on Prime Video.
It's about a group of soldiers in a tank during World War II.
The film was released in theaters first, which is a big deal for Amazon.
It's set in 1943 and follows a five-man crew on a secret mission.
The soldiers face their fears and the effects of a drug given to them.
The movie is directed by Dennis Gansel, who has made other films about Nazis.
It's now available to watch on Prime Video in many countries.
Der Tiger (The Tank) is the most-streamed original German film on Prime Video.
The film topped charts in 28 countries, including Germany, the U.S., and the UK.
It was released in theaters before streaming, a first for Prime Video Germany.
Set in 1943, it follows a five-man Nazi tank crew on a secret mission.
The film explores themes of fear, darkness, and the effects of methamphetamine.
- Who
- Prime Video viewers in 28 countries, including Germany, the U.S., and the UK
- What
- Der Tiger (The Tank) became the most-streamed original German film on Prime Video
- When
- January 2, 2024
- Where
- 240 territories worldwide, including Germany, the U.S., and the UK
- Why
- The film's anti-war theme and unique storytelling resonated with audiences
- Film Title
- Der Tiger (The Tank)
- Streaming Platform
- Prime Video
- Release Date
- January 2, 2024
- Countries Topped
- 28
- Main Cast
- David Schütter, Laurence Rupp, Leonard Kunz, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Yoran Leicher
- Producers
- Frank Kusche, Dan Maag
- Screenwriters
- Dennis Gansel, Colin Teevan
- Director of Photography
- Carlo Jelavic