Krapp's Last Tape (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2000, Krapp's Last Tape is a drama and tv movie film directed by Atom Egoyan, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. In Krapp's Last Tape, which was written in English in 1958, an old man reviews his life and assesses his predicament. We learn about him not from the 69-year-old man on stage, but from his 39-year-old self on the tape he chooses to listen to. On the 'awful occasion' of his birthday, Krapp was then and is now in the habit of reviewing the past year and 'separating the grain from the husks'. He isolates memories of value, fertility and nourishment to set against creeping death 'when all my dust has settled'.
Who’s in it. Krapp's Last Tape stars John Hurt as Krapp.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Krapp's Last Tape has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Krapp's Last Tape page.
If you liked it. Fans of Krapp's Last Tape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Krapp's Last Tape (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Krapp's Last Tape change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Krapp's Last Tape worth watching?
- Krapp's Last Tape holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Krapp's Last Tape?
- Krapp's Last Tape stars John Hurt.
- When was Krapp's Last Tape released?
- Krapp's Last Tape was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.