The Tale
“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.
Where to watch The Tale in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Tale there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Tale streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | JioHotstar | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Fetch TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video |
About The Tale
The Tale is a 2018 English-language drama and mystery film directed by Jennifer Fox. The cast is led by Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
The Tale was produced by WeatherVane Productions, Blackbird Films, and One Two Films and made in Germany and United States of America. It was released on January 20, 2018, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jennifer Fox
- Writers
- Jennifer Fox
- Release date
- January 20, 2018
- OTT release
- May 26, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, United States of America
- Production
- WeatherVane Productions, Blackbird Films, One Two Films
The Tale cast & crew
The Tale was directed by Jennifer Fox and written by Jennifer Fox.
The cast features Laura Dern as Jennifer, Isabelle Nélisse as Jenny (13 Years), Elizabeth Debicki as Mrs. G, Jason Ritter as Bill, Frances Conroy as Jane Graham, and John Heard as William P. Allens.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ariel Marx, cinematography is by Ivan Strasburg, and it was produced by Lawrence Inglee and Oren Moverman.
Is The Tale worth watching?
The Tale holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 472 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, The Tale is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tale
In United States, you can stream The Tale on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 26, 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 The Tale
Laura Dern
Jennifer
Isabelle Nélisse
Jenny (13 Years)
Elizabeth Debicki
Mrs. G
Jason Ritter
Bill
Frances Conroy
Jane Graham
John Heard
William P. Allens
Ellen Burstyn
Nettie
Laura Allen
Young Nettie
Matthew Rauch
Aaron
Jessica Sarah Flaum
Jenny (15 Years)
Common
Martin
Jodi Long
Rebecca
The Tale — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tale in United States?
The Tale is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The Tale on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Tale is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Tale in?
The Tale is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tale?
The Tale runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is The Tale rated?
The Tale is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 472 ratings.
▸When did The Tale release on OTT?
The Tale became available digitally on May 26, 2018.
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