Tag (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2015, Tag is a drama film directed by Danny Roth, running about 91 minutes. “When you know you're dying, you better get to living.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Billy is the self-designated leader of a group of teenagers living in a shelter. Jacob and Rae, Billy's oldest childhood friends, live there as well as part of "the family". Billy has an AIDs-like virus, which he has passed on to his blood brother Jacob. Billy and Rae are boyfriend and girlfriend, much to the dismay of Jacob who has always loved Rae from afar. Billy's philosophy of life, and how that interfaces with having a deadly virus, comes to a head when Billy and Jacob compete in a very unique game of "Tag", with the future of Rae and "the family" dependent upon the outcome.
Who’s in it. Tag stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Jacob, Scout Taylor-Compton as Rae, Patrick Alan Davis as Billy and Yancey Arias as Edmund, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Tag has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tag page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tag tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tag (2015)?
- In US, Tag is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tag worth watching?
- Tag holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tag?
- Tag stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Scout Taylor-Compton, Patrick Alan Davis, Yancey Arias and Garrett M. Brown.
- When was Tag released?
- Tag was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.