Movie

Tank

“A tank a day keeps the law away.”

★ 5.7(92)19841h 53m

Tank is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Release date: 1984-03-16
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Box office: $14,134,877
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

Tank — trailer

About Tank

Tank is a 1984 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Marvin J. Chomsky, starring James Garner, Shirley Jones and C. Thomas Howell. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 92 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tank in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Garner

Zack

Shirley Jones

LaDonna

C. Thomas Howell

Billy

Mark Herrier

Elliott

Sandy Ward

General Hubik

Jenilee Harrison

Sarah

James Cromwell

Deputy Euclid

Dorian Harewood

Sergeant Tippet

G.D. Spradlin

Sheriff Buelton

John Hancock

Mess Sergeant

Guy Boyd

Sgt. Wimofsky

Dan Albright

T.V. Reporter #1

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tank in United States?+

In United States, Tank is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Tank on Netflix?+

Tank is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Tank?+

Tank has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in Tank?+

Tank stars James Garner, Shirley Jones, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Herrier and Sandy Ward.

When did Tank come out?+

Tank is a 1984 movie directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.

What genre is Tank?+

Tank is Comedy film.

Who directed Tank?+

Tank was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.