Tattoo (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2002, Tattoo is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Schwentke, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Marc Schrader, a rookie cop caught red-handed with drugs in a police raid of an illegal rave, joins a homicide investigation conducted by Chief Inspector Minks. The victim is a naked young woman with the skin stripped off her back, killed as she staggered into traffic. As Schrader and Minks investigate the murder, the case is complicated by a finger found in the stomach of the victim. Forensic examination proves the finger belongs to Nobert Günzel, who was previously convicted of rape and assault. The police raid Günzel’s residence, and discover a blood-stained table with restraints and bits of human flesh in his basement. They also find video equipment and preserved, tattooed skin from the victim’s back. Soon, they found dead bodies buried in the garden. Günzel then goes missing.
Who’s in it. Tattoo stars August Diehl as Marc Schrader, Christian Redl as Minks, Nadeshda Brennicke as Maya Kroner and Johan Leysen as Frank Schoubya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Tattoo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tattoo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tattoo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tattoo (2002)?
- In GB, Tattoo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tattoo worth watching?
- Tattoo holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tattoo?
- Tattoo stars August Diehl, Christian Redl, Nadeshda Brennicke, Johan Leysen and Ilknur Bahadir.
- When was Tattoo released?
- Tattoo was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.