The Tanks Are Coming (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1941, The Tanks Are Coming is a comedy film directed by B. Reeves Eason, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Educational short about the status of battle tanks and tankist training in the American Army in pre-War 1941, featuring a comical Army trainee from the Bronx.
Who’s in it. The Tanks Are Coming stars George Tobias as Malowski, Richard Travis as Pete, Gig Young as Jim Allen and Frank Wilcox as Colonel.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tanks Are Coming has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tanks Are Coming page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tanks Are Coming tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tanks Are Coming (1941)?
- In US, The Tanks Are Coming is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tanks Are Coming worth watching?
- The Tanks Are Coming holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tanks Are Coming?
- The Tanks Are Coming stars George Tobias, Richard Travis, Gig Young and Frank Wilcox.
- When was The Tanks Are Coming released?
- The Tanks Are Coming was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.