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Tank Girl

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1995 | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (40% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Mad Max: Fury Road, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

After a comet disrupts the rain cycle of Earth, the planet has become a desolate, barren desert by the year 2033. With resources scarce, Kesslee, head of the powerful and evil Water & Power Corporation, the de facto government, has taken control of the water supply. Unwilling to cower under Kesslee's tyrannical rule, a pair of outlaws known as Tank Girl and Jet Girl rise up, joining the mysterious rebel Rippers to destroy the corrupt system.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 238K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rachel Talalay

  • Lori PettyRebecca / Tank Girl
  • Naomi WattsJet Girl
  • Malcolm McDowellKesslee
  • Ice-TT-Saint
  • Jeff KoberBooga
  • Reg E. CatheyDeetee
  • Scott CoffeyDonner
  • Don HarveySgt. Small
  • Ann CusackSub Girl
  • Iggy PopRat Face