Tank Girl (1995): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1995, Tank Girl is an action, comedy, fantasy and science fiction film directed by Rachel Talalay, running about 104 minutes. “In the future, the odds of survival are 1000 to 1. That's just the way she likes it.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Tank Girl stars Lori Petty as Rebecca / Tank Girl, Ice-T as T-Saint, Naomi Watts as Jet Girl and Malcolm McDowell as Kesslee, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Tank Girl has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tank Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tank Girl tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.