Tank (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1984, Tank is an action, comedy and drama film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, running about 113 minutes. “A tank a day keeps the law away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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. Zack doesn't agree with the ways of the local police, and when the sheriff goes after Zack's son, it's time for Zack to roll out the Sherman tank and wage a little war of his own.
Who’s in it. Tank stars James Garner as Zack, Shirley Jones as LaDonna, C. Thomas Howell as Billy and Mark Herrier as Elliott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Tank has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tank page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tank tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tank (1984)?
- In US, Tank is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tank worth watching?
- Tank holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tank?
- Tank stars James Garner, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Herrier and Sandy Ward.
- When was Tank released?
- Tank was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.