Movie

The Tale

“Our past is always present.”

★ 7.1(472)20181h 55m

The Tale is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jennifer Fox
Release date: 2018-01-20
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: WeatherVane Productions

The Tale — trailer

About The Tale

The Tale is a 2018 movie in the Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Jennifer Fox, starring Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse and Elizabeth Debicki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 472 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tale in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

investigationbased on true storymemorychildhood sexual abusewoman directorsurvive

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tale in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Tale on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Tale on Netflix?+

The Tale is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is The Tale?+

The Tale has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Tale?+

The Tale stars Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki, Jason Ritter and Frances Conroy.

When did The Tale come out?+

The Tale is a 2018 movie directed by Jennifer Fox.

What genre is The Tale?+

The Tale is Drama and Mystery film.

Who directed The Tale?+

The Tale was directed by Jennifer Fox.