A Second World War film branded ‘mind-blowing’ by viewers broke Prime Video’s records – as they urged others to ‘pick up the TV remote!’

Set in the Eastern Front during 1943, the premise follows a five-man team embarking on a dangerous rescue mission across enemy lines.

The Tank – or Der Tiger – dropped on Prime Video on January 2 and is now the platform’s most-streamed German film.

It reached top position in 28 Prime Video countries and is the first German film produced by the platform to be released in cinemas ahead of streaming.

One viewer commented on IMDB: ‘Mind blowing. Must watch. It’s really difficult to describe without getting into spoiler territory. All I’ll say is that things are not what they seem.

‘Excellent anti-war film while being diabolically entertaining. Get off your phone and computer and pick up the damn TV remote. You need to watch this now.’

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Having dropped on Prime Video earlier this month, war film The Tank has proven popular among viewers 
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Having dropped on Prime Video earlier this month, war film The Tank has proven popular among viewers

Set in the Eastern Front during 1943, the premise follows a five-man team embarking on a dangerous rescue mission across enemy lines 
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Set in the Eastern Front during 1943, the premise follows a five-man team embarking on a dangerous rescue mission across enemy lines

It reached top position in 28 Prime Video countries and is the first German film produced by the platform to be released in cinemas ahead of streaming 
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It reached top position in 28 Prime Video countries and is the first German film produced by the platform to be released in cinemas ahead of streamin

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Another penned: ‘What a treat. Watch and enjoy. I applaud everyone involved in making this movie. Well done. Once you have seen it you can never forget it.

‘Everything from the writing to direction, camera work, sound etc. are stunning. I understand the people who thought it was a normal war movie may have been a bit stunned but this is far more than that.’

A third chimed in: ‘The Tiger doesn’t just entertain, it pulls you in completely. Easily one of the most gripping and emotionally charged films I’ve seen recently.’

While a fourth concurred: ‘Although many other reviewers say the ending was lacking or was a bad plot twist I think it was the best one they could do.

‘It is my belief that those that are dissatisfied with the ending failed to think upon it and were expecting a dopamine rushing action.

‘But actually the ending gives us a dopamine rushing thought process of the past, actions taken and many regrets. It focused on a man being haunted by his past and trying to cope with it.’

Directed by Dennis Gansel, he also co-wrote the film’s screenplay alongside Colin Teevan.

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As well as The Tank, the war movie is also known to viewers under its German-language title, Der Tiger 
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As well as The Tank, the war movie is also known to viewers under its German-language title, Der Tiger

Elsewhere, the BBC snapped up a ‘magnificent’ war series that viewers have raved is the ‘best they’ve seen in years’, dubbing it a ‘work of art’ after binge-watching the show.

Fans have already been tuning in to the series, which was launched on Amazon Prime in July 2025, after it made its way onto free streaming service BBC iPlayer.

War drama The Narrow Road To The Deep North follows the life of Dorrigo Evans, an Australian army surgeon, throughout the different stages of his life.

The action begins before World War II, before following on to his time as a prisoner of war after serving on the battlefield, where he struggles to survive and keep the men around him in the extremely harsh conditions alive.

It also follows the love affair between Dorrigo and the young wife of his uncle, Amy – which remains a key storyline throughout the series.

The drama goes on to look at Dorrigo’s later years where he’s shown still being affected by what he went through during the war.

It stars Saltburn star Jacob Elordi as Dorrigo, Australian actress Odessa Young as Amy, and The Family Plan’s Ciaran Hinds.

While not based directly on a true story, it’s inspired by the experiences of Australian prisoners of war building the Burma Death Railway in the Far East.

The original novel draws focus from the life of hero surgeon Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop.

Sparking discussion on Reddit, fans of the show who noticed it had been uploaded to watch for free on iPlayer gushed over the drama.

One viewer penned: ‘It’s a magnificent piece of work in every way.

‘Ciarán Hinds is one of my favourite actors and Jacob Elordi was very good in this. Probably his best work so far. Love the music as well.’

Someone else chimed in: ‘I found it brilliant and compelling and am now reading the novel by Richard Flanagan, on which this series is based.’

‘This series cut so deep I can hardly think of another to compare it to. It’s unflinching in its brutality and tragic in its beauty and, whilst being a truly difficult watch at times, rewarding perhaps for being so,’ a third said.