Tusk (2014)
A podcaster's search for his missing co-host becomes a surreal, darkly comic, and tragic odyssey.
When his best friend and podcast co-host goes missing in the backwoods of Canada, a young guy joins forces with his friend's girlfriend to search for him.
How intense is Tusk?
Tusk is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs dark and absurdist. Rated R.
What Tusk feels like
- Tone
- campydarkly comicsurreal
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dark and satirical, absurdist
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream Tusk
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Tusk for you?
Is Tusk scary?
Yes, properly. Tusk is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Tusk gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Tusk sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Tusk OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Tusk?
Tusk runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Tusk?
Tusk is streaming on Max.
Does Tusk have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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