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The Tunnel

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First responders try to save drivers trapped inside a cold Norwegian tunnel after a tanker truck crashes and catches fire.
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Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 04/09/2021
3/5
The Tunnel may be shrouded in blistering embers and fumes, but it never loses sight of the victims and helpers, of whom there are many. Go to Full Review Beatrice Loayza New York Times 04/08/2021
[A] formulaic, but sufficiently diverting thriller... Go to Full Review Mark Hanson Slant Magazine 04/04/2021
1.5/4
The film lacks for the methodically escalating stakes that makes the best examples of the genre so entertaining. Go to Full Review Jessica Scott Nightmarish Conjurings 12/22/2022
The Tunnel starts out strong, sticking to the disaster film formula with style and efficient characterization. It stumbles midway through, however, falling victim to pacing issues and mawkishness that undermine the promise of the first half. Go to Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/17/2022
3.5/5
By highlighting the heroism and keeping things focused on the people rather than the spectacle, “The Tunnel” gives its audience something authentic to latch onto and root for. Go to Full Review Jayne Nelson Radio Times 02/18/2022
3/5
The film's pace ramps up and you'll be almost as sweaty-palmed and panicked as the poor folks trapped in the tunnel. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ana G @RT76272466 03/18/2025 was decent enough, I mean the plot was basic but entertainig See more Dan D @Goku4032 01/26/2025 A schlocky disaster movie that provides as much heart felt sentiment as a root canal. See more Patrick S @patseitz 02/05/2023 Another good Nordic disaster movie. See more isla s @RT89656869 09/03/2022 At first I wasn't especially interested in this film - its not exactly choc filled with explosions and other visual effects to keep you gripped to the screen but the characters are pretty well developed and the story is put across in such a way, with various peoples different backgrounds put into play, that as a viewer your still intrigued enough to keep watching, to see what the outcome is. I liked that there are some statistics at the start, which makes you realise that such things can and do happen, if only on ocassion, in such tunnel type locations. I thought the cast did a decent job and by the end of the film, I was almost surprised how curious/anxious I was. It did feel pretty realistic and that makes it more intriguing. It won't appeal to everyone but I thought this film was pretty good, if unremarkable, its worth a watch overall, yes. See more Bill F @BrokerBill 02/26/2022 Truly awful film! Terrible dialogue, annoying characters, amateurish acting and totally unconvincing set pieces all add up to a most irritating experience. You will find by around half way through (if you last that long), that you just want it to end. Avoid! See more 06/06/2021 It's weird how Norway have specifically designed their road tunnel systems to allow disaster films to happen. Like who thought those designs were a good idea? This film had promise with the beautiful, snowy Norwegian landscapes and claustrophobic tunnel setting but unfortunately it's just incredibly dull. Looks like Daylight will continue to reign supreme in the niche tunnel-based disaster genre. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Pål Øie

Director

Thorbjørn Harr

Stein

Ylva Fuglerud

Elise

Lisa Carlehed

Ingrid

Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes

Andrea

Mikkel Bratt Silset

Ivar
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Movie Info

Synopsis First responders try to save drivers trapped inside a cold Norwegian tunnel after a tanker truck crashes and catches fire.
Director
Pål Øie
Producer
John Einar Hagen, Einar Loftesnes
Screenwriter
Kjersti Helen Rasmussen
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Nordisk Film Production [dk], Handmade films in Norwegian woods
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Action
Original Language
Norwegian
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 9, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 9, 2021
Runtime
1h 45m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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