Tusks (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 2

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Released in 1988, Tusks is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Tara Moore, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. Roger Singh is an animal poacher with hate in his heart, and revenge on his mind. Embittered by a recent stint in prison, Singh returns to the forbidden ivory trade only to lock horns with new game warden and former friend Mark Smith, whose testimony years before helped put Singh away.

Who’s in it. Tusks stars Lucy Gutteridge as Micah Hill, Andrew Stevens as Mark Smith, John Rhys-Davies as Roger Singh and Julian Glover as Ian Taylor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Tusks has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tusks page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tusks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tusks (1988)?
In US, Tusks is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tusks worth watching?
Tusks holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Tusks?
Tusks stars Lucy Gutteridge, Andrew Stevens, John Rhys-Davies, Julian Glover and Wendy Clifford.
When was Tusks released?
Tusks was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.