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Tarka the Otter

6.819791h 27mMovieFamilyDramaAdventure

Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.

DirectorDavid Cobham
WritersGerald Durrell·David Cobham
ProducerDavid Cobham

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Cast · Directed by David Cobham

PUPeter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov
Narrator (voice)
PB
Peter Bennett
Master of the Hunt
EUEdward Underdown
Edward Underdown
Hibbert
BC
Brenda Cavendish
Lucy
JLJohn Leeson
John Leeson
Secretary of the Hunt
RLReg Lye
Reg Lye
Dairy Farmer
GW
George Waring
Farm Labourer
SLStanley Lebor
Stanley Lebor
Farm Labourer
MFMax Faulkner
Max Faulkner
Ferretter

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Tarka the Otter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Tarka the Otter?

Tarka the Otter is streaming on Shout! Factory, The Roku Channel and Shout! Factory TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Tarka the Otter on Netflix?

No, Tarka the Otter is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel.

Is Tarka the Otter on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Tarka the Otter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Shout! Factory and The Roku Channel instead.

Where can I watch Tarka the Otter for free?

Tarka the Otter is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Shout! Factory TV in United States.