

Tape
“Some things can't be erased.”
Jon, a first-time filmmaker, finds himself in Lansing, Michigan to present his film at a local film festival. Vince, his high school friend who is now a volunteer fireman and small-time drug dealer, also visits the town to support Jon on his big day, or so it seems. After a raucous hello and much backslapping, it appears that there is an undercurrent of tension in the air.
Where to watch Tape in United States
Can I watch Tape in United States? Yes — you can stream Tape in United States on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Click a service to open Tape there. Availability last verified on September 30, 2026.
Where is Tape streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV | — |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ | — |
| Australia | Tubi TV | — |
About Tape
Tape is a 2001 English-language drama film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Uma Thurman. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel.
Tape was produced by Detour Filmproduction, InDigEnt, and IFC Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 2001, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Writers
- Stephen Belber
- Release date
- November 2, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Detour Filmproduction, InDigEnt, IFC Productions
Tape cast & crew
Tape was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Stephen Belber.
The cast features Ethan Hawke as Vin, Robert Sean Leonard as Jon, and Uma Thurman as Amy.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Maryse Alberti and it was produced by Gary Winick and Alexis Alexanian.
Is Tape worth watching?
Tape holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 257 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Tape is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tape
In United States, you can stream Tape on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, and AMC+. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Tape

Ethan Hawke
Vin

Robert Sean Leonard
Jon

Uma Thurman
Amy
Tape — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tape in United States?
Tape is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Tape on Philo?
Yes — Tape is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Tape in?
Tape is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tape?
Tape runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Tape rated?
Tape is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 257 ratings.











