The Tall Man (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2012, The Tall Man is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Pascal Laugier, running about 106 minutes. “Fear takes a new shape” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When her child goes missing, a mother looks to unravel the legend of the Tall Man, an entity who allegedly abducts children.
Who’s in it. The Tall Man stars Jessica Biel as Julia Denning, Jodelle Ferland as Jenny, Stephen McHattie as Lt Dodd and Jakob Davies as David, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Tall Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tall Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tall Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tall Man (2012)?
- In US, The Tall Man is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tall Man worth watching?
- The Tall Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tall Man?
- The Tall Man stars Jessica Biel, Jodelle Ferland, Stephen McHattie, Jakob Davies and William B. Davis.
- When was The Tall Man released?
- The Tall Man was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.