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The Tale

2018·Movie
1h 55min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic907.2Rotten Tomatoes99%82%

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The Tale fingerprint

A , mystery movie: , but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Our past is always present.

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.
Psychological DramaChildhood TraumaMemory and TruthSlow-Burn MysteryIntense PerformancesEmotional ImpactSocial CommentaryCharacter-Driven Narrative

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Directed by:
Jennifer Fox
Written by:
Jennifer Fox
Produced by:
Oren Moverman, Jennifer Fox, Laura Rister
Composed by:
Ariel Marx

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Where can I stream The Tale?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Tale streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 88 other countries.

Is The Tale worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 90). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is The Tale plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.