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5.5 / 10(604 votes)IMDbR19951h 44m$4.1M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Tank Girl

“In the future, the odds of survival are 1000 to 1. That's just the way she likes it.”

Synopsis

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.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Original 1995 TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 31, 1995

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 6, 2002

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.16x ROI)

Production Budget

$25M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$4.1M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.16x

-$20.9M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $25MWorldwide: $4.1M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Rachel Talalay
Screenplay & Story
Tedi Sarafian
Original Score
Graeme Revell
Original Title
Tank Girl
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 44m
Production Budget
$25M
Worldwide Gross
$4.1M
Production Studios
Trilogy Entertainment Group, United Artists, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Image Comics

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Rachel Talalay

Screenplay & Story

Tedi Sarafian, Alan Martin, Jamie Hewlett

Original Score & Music

Graeme Revell

Director of Photography

Gale Tattersall

Film Editing

James R. Symons

Producers

Tom Astor, Pen Densham, John Watson, Aron Warner, Richard Barton Lewis

Literary Origin & Source Material
Comic Book:Alan MartinComic Book:Jamie Hewlett

Department Leadership Roster

Gale Tattersall

Director of Photography

Tedi Sarafian

Screenplay

Rachel Talalay

Rachel Talalay

Director

Tom Astor

Producer

James R. Symons

Editor

Pen Densham

Pen Densham

Producer

John Watson

Producer

Walter Scott

Stunt Coordinator

Arianne Phillips

Arianne Phillips

Costume Design

Tony Gardner

Tony Gardner

Costume Design

Jay Mark Johnson

Jay Mark Johnson

Visual Effects Supervisor

Richard Barton Lewis

Producer

Robert Skotak

Visual Effects Supervisor

Peter Crosman

Visual Effects Supervisor

Graeme Revell

Graeme Revell

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tank Girl

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tank Girl 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 directed Tank Girl?

Tank Girl was directed by Rachel Talalay.

Who stars in Tank Girl?

The principal cast of Tank Girl includes Lori Petty, Naomi Watts, Malcolm McDowell, Ice-T, Jeff Kober.

When was Tank Girl released and how long is it?

Tank Girl was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Tank Girl?

Tank Girl had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $4.1M at the worldwide box office (0.16 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Tank Girl?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tank Girl was composed by Graeme Revell.

Is Tank Girl based on a book or true story?

Tank Girl is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Alan Martin", Comic Book: "Jamie Hewlett".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tank Girl?

Tank Girl holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).