One fan said the drama is “really difficult to describe without getting into spoiler territory” adding only that “things are not what they seem.”

Still from The Tank (Image: Pantaleon Films, Amazon MGM Studios)

A new war film set during World War 2 that’s hailed by fans as a “masterpiece” is streaming now in the UK. The Tank (2025) is set during 1943 and follows the fictional German five-man crew of a Tiger Tank that has been sent on a dangerous rescue mission behind enemy lines in the Eastern Front.

But their goal, which is already fraught with risk, is further complicated by the effects of amphetamines the soldiers are consuming, a common practice among German forces fighting for Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime. David Schütter stars as Lieutenant Philip Gerkins, in a dark and unconventional take on the war genre. The film, which is called Der Tiger in Germany, was directed by Dennis Gansel, who co-wrote the script with Colin Teevan.

The thriller is directed by Dennis Gansel (Image: Pantaleon Films, Amazon MGM Studios)

One fan on IMDb wrote: “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.”

Another wrote: “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.”

Some criticised the premise as implausible and voiced disappointment at the ending. Though others were impressed by the unusual focus on the soldiers’ psychology, and felt the film’s climax worked, and suggested those who weren’t may have been expecting more of an adrenaline-filled action movie.

The film was released in Germany on September 18, 2025 (Image: Pantaleon Films, Amazon MGM Studios)

A further fan said: “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 said: “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.”

The film has a 15 certificate and contains violence, injury detail, threat, and distressing scenes – so viewer discretion is advised.

The Tank is streaming now on Amazon Prime.