Tanner (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1985, Tanner is a notable film directed by Xavier Koller.
What it’s about. During the WW2, a Swiss mountain farmer, refuses to follow the government policy to increase self-sufficiency with produce. In his opinion, the steep mountain pastures are not suited for agriculture. Most of the villagers agree. However some begin to cultivate. Even after all his fellow farmers have given in and have started to plant cops, Tanner continues his opposition and ignores all letters and instructions. This leads to a series of reprimands, for instance, some of his hay is seized and his wife cannot buy at the local grocer's since the family won't comply with the government policy.
Who’s in it. Tanner stars Max Moor, Dietmar Schönherr as Steiner, Renate Steiger as Agnes Tanner and Otto Mächtlinger as Tanner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Tanner sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tanner page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tanner (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tanner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tanner worth watching?
- Tanner holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tanner?
- Tanner stars Max Moor, Dietmar Schönherr, Renate Steiger, Otto Mächtlinger and Volker Prechtel.
- When was Tanner released?
- Tanner was released in 1985.