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Tale of Tales

2015Movie2 h 14 minR

Romance
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic726.5Rotten Tomatoes84%56%

A dreamlike, eccentric romance movie about fantasy and history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Desire. Envy. Obsession.

The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.

Feels like

  • Dark Fairy Tale
  • Grotesque Fantasy
  • Anthology Film
  • Visually Sumptuous
  • Italian Arthouse
  • Surreal & Unsettling
  • Body Horror Elements
  • Baroque Aesthetics

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Matteo Garrone
Written by
Massimo Gaudioso, Matteo Garrone, Ugo Chiti
Produced by
Jeremy Thomas, Matteo Garrone, Jean Labadie
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

May 14, 2015 · 2 h 14 min · R

Released
May 14, 2015
Runtime
2 h 14 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Romance, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, Russian
Made in
United Kingdom, Italy, France
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Death by Adaptation, Marital Rape License, Our Ogres Are Hungrier +9

  • Death by Adaptation
  • Marital Rape License
  • Our Ogres Are Hungrier
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Implacable Man
  • Not Quite Dead
  • Hero of Another Story
  • Silence Is Golden
  • Power at a Price
  • Bookends
  • Jabba Table Manners
  • Big Creepy-Crawlies

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Tale of Tales?"

Questions about Tale of Tales

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tale of Tales?

fuboTVParamount+ with ShowtimePhiloAMC+Paramount+KanopyShudderSundance Now

In the United States, Tale of Tales streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with Showtime, Philo, AMC+, and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 30 other countries.

Is Tale of Tales worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 72). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Will Tale of Tales scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny, but 3 for scares.

Is Tale of Tales good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 2 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Tale of Tales a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

Is Tale of Tales in English?

ItalianEnglishRussian

No, it was made in Italian, with some English and Russian.

What tropes does Tale of Tales use?

Death by AdaptationMarital Rape LicenseOur Ogres Are HungrierDidn't Think This ThroughImplacable ManNot Quite DeadHero of Another StorySilence Is GoldenPower at a PriceBookendsJabba Table MannersBig Creepy-Crawliesand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Death by Adaptation, Marital Rape License, and Our Ogres Are Hungrier.