The Tale fingerprintImmersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
The mind, everyday modern life, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout characters, performances, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Tale is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, melancholic, and cathartic.
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
The mind, everyday modern life, and society
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and society. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch. It leaves some questions open.
Standout characters, performances, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The characters, performances, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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Our past is always present.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Tale is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.
1 h 55 min
The Tale runs 1 h 55 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Critics rate The Tale higher (95) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.
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