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Tarka the Otter

1979Movie1 h 27 min

DramaFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A moving, wholesome family movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.

Feels like

  • Otter's Life
  • English Countryside
  • Animal Protagonist
  • Nature Film
  • 1920s England
  • Wildlife
  • Survival Story
  • Bittersweet

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
David Cobham
Written by
Gerald Durrell, David Cobham, Henry Williamson
Produced by
David Cobham
Music by
David Fanshawe

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Facts

November 1, 1979 · 1 h 27 min · Family, Drama, Adventure

Released
November 1, 1979
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Family, Drama, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Tarka the Otter?"

Questions about Tarka the Otter

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Where can I stream Tarka the Otter?

The RokuShout! Factory TVPlexShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Tarka the Otter streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Tarka the Otter worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Tarka the Otter okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Tarka the Otter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.