Tau (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2018, Tau is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Federico D'Alessandro, running about 97 minutes. “No bars. No guards. No escape.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Held captive in a futuristic smart house, a woman hopes to escape by befriending the A.I. program that controls the house.
Who’s in it. Tau stars Maika Monroe as Julia, Ed Skrein as Alex Upton, Gary Oldman as Tau (voice) and Sharon D. Clarke as Queenpin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tau has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tau tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tau (2018)?
- In US, Tau is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tau worth watching?
- Tau holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tau?
- Tau stars Maika Monroe, Ed Skrein, Gary Oldman, Sharon D. Clarke and Ian Virgo.
- When was Tau released?
- Tau was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.