The Tribe (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1999, The Tribe is a drama, sci-fi & fantasy, kids and family series.
What it’s about. The Tribe is a New Zealand/British post-apocalyptic fictional TV series primarily aimed at teenagers. It is set in a near-future in which all adults have been wiped out by a deadly virus, leaving the children of the world to fend for themselves. The show's focus is on an unnamed city inhabited by tribes of children and teenagers. It was primarily filmed in and around Wellington, New Zealand. The series was created by Raymond Thompson and Harry Duffin and was developed and produced by the Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in conjunction with the UK's Channel 5. It has aired on over 40 broadcast networks around the world.
Who’s in it. The Tribe stars Dwayne Cameron as Bray, Antonia Prebble as Trudy, Meryl Cassie as Ebony and Michelle Ang as Tai-San, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Tribe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tribe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tribe tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tribe (1999)?
- In US, The Tribe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tribe worth watching?
- The Tribe holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, sci-fi & fantasy, kids and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tribe?
- The Tribe stars Dwayne Cameron, Antonia Prebble, Meryl Cassie, Michelle Ang and Beth Allen.
- When was The Tribe released?
- The Tribe was released in 1999.