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Tank

1984Movie1 h 53 minPG

Comedy
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes33%48%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes33%48%

Summary

After relocating his family - and his prized restored Sherman tank - to a small Georgia town, Sargeant Major Zack Carey butts heads with the local sheriff.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

Movies with

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Marvin J. Chomsky
Written by
Dan Gordon
Produced by
Irwin Yablans
Music by
Lalo Schifrin

Everyone

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Facts

March 16, 1984 · 1 h 53 min · PG

Released
March 16, 1984
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$14 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Corrupt Cop, Prison Rape, Naked People Are Funny +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tank?"

Questions about Tank

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tank?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Tank from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Tank worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is Tank okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Tank make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Tank?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Tank use?

Corrupt CopPrison RapeNaked People Are FunnyWife-Basher BasherDirt ForcefieldPrecision F-StrikeMilitary BratVanilla EditionBrutal HonestyGood Ol' BoyPolitically Incorrect VillainHumiliation Congaand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Corrupt Cop, Prison Rape, and Naked People Are Funny.