Tau
“No bars. No guards. No escape.”
Held captive in a futuristic smart house, a woman hopes to escape by befriending the A.I. program that controls the house.
Where to watch Tau in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Tau there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Tau streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Tau
Tau is a 2018 English-language science fiction, thriller and horror film directed by Federico D'Alessandro. The cast is led by Maika Monroe, Ed Skrein, Gary Oldman. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Tau was produced by Phantom Four, Addictive Pictures, and Kaos Theory Entertainment and made in United States of America and Luxembourg. It was released on June 29, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Federico D'Alessandro
- Writers
- Noga Landau
- Release date
- June 29, 2018
- OTT release
- June 29, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Luxembourg
- Production
- Phantom Four, Addictive Pictures, Kaos Theory Entertainment
Tau cast & crew
Tau was directed by Federico D'Alessandro and written by Noga Landau.
The cast features Maika Monroe as Julia, Ed Skrein as Alex Upton, Gary Oldman as Tau (voice), Fiston Barek as Subject 2, Ivana Živković as Subject 1, and Paul Leonard Murray as Chief Operating Officer.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bear McCreary, cinematography is by Larry Smith, and it was produced by David S. Goyer and Kevin Turen.
Is Tau worth watching?
Tau holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 1,372 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and horror, Tau is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tau
In United States, you can stream Tau on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 29, 2018.
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 Tau
Maika Monroe
Julia
Ed Skrein
Alex Upton
Gary Oldman
Tau (voice)
Fiston Barek
Subject 2
Ivana Živković
Subject 1
Paul Leonard Murray
Chief Operating Officer
Dragoljub Ljubičić
Executive 1
Sharon D. Clarke
Queenpin
Greg De Cuir
Delivery Man 1
Danijel Korsa
Delivery Man 2
Ian Virgo
Party Boy
Irene Chiengue Chiendjo
Executive 2
Tau — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tau in United States?
Tau is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Tau on Netflix?
Yes — Tau is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Tau in?
Tau is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tau?
Tau runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Tau rated?
Tau is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 1,372 ratings.
▸When did Tau release on OTT?
Tau became available digitally on June 29, 2018.
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