The Tale (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, The Tale is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jennifer Fox, running about 115 minutes. “Our past is always present” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An investigation into one woman’s memory as she‘s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
Who’s in it. The Tale stars Laura Dern as Jennifer, Isabelle Nélisse as Jenny (13 Years), Elizabeth Debicki as Mrs. G and Jason Ritter as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Tale has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tale (2018)?
- In US, The Tale is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tale worth watching?
- The Tale holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tale?
- The Tale stars Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki, Jason Ritter and Frances Conroy.
- When was The Tale released?
- The Tale was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.