The Wall(2012)
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The Wall Synopsis
A woman inexplicably finds herself cut off from all human contact when an invisible, unyielding wall suddenly surrounds the countryside. Accompanied by her loyal dog Lynx, she becomes immersed in a world untouched by civilization and ruled by the laws of nature.
The Wall (2012) is a science fiction and drama film directed by Julian Pölsler, released on October 5, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Martina Gedeck, Ulrike Beimpold, Karlheinz Hackl and Wolfgang Maria Bauer. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 153 ratings.
- Director:
- Julian Pölsler
- Writers:
- Marlen Haushofer, Julian Pölsler
- Producers:
- Martin Gschlacht, Rainer Kölmel, Antonin Svoboda
- Cinematographer:
- Hans Selikovsky
- Production:
- Coop99 Filmproduktion, ORF, Starhaus Filmproduktion, ARTE, BR
- Revenue:
- $3,889,260
- Status:
- Released
The Wall (2012) Trailer
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The Wall Cast & Crew
Main cast
Martina Gedeck
as Frau
Ulrike Beimpold
as Luise
Karlheinz Hackl
as Hugo
Wolfgang Maria Bauer
as Mann
Julia Gschnitzer
as Keuschlerin
Hans-Michael Rehberg
as Keuschler
Key crew
Directed by Julian Pölsler, written by Marlen Haushofer and Julian Pölsler, produced by Martin Gschlacht, Rainer Kölmel and Antonin Svoboda.
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The Wall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 153 ratings.
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The Wall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wall online?
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The Wall (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Brew, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wall?
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The main cast of The Wall (2012) includes Martina Gedeck, Ulrike Beimpold, Karlheinz Hackl, Wolfgang Maria Bauer and Julia Gschnitzer. The film was directed by Julian Pölsler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wall released?
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The Wall was released on October 5, 2012 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Wall worth watching?
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The Wall (2012) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 153 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wall?
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Yes. The official The Wall trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.