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The Tale

  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
21K
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Laura Dern and Isabelle Nélisse in The Tale (2018)
'The Tale' chronicles Jennifer's (Laura Dern) investigation into her own childhood memories, as she is forced to reexamine her first sexual experience -- and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.
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A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach.A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach.A woman filming a documentary on childhood rape victims starts to question the nature of her childhood relationship with her riding instructor and running coach.

  • Director
    • Jennifer Fox
  • Writer
    • Jennifer Fox
  • Stars
    • Laura Dern
    • Jason Ritter
    • Common
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jennifer Fox
    • Writer
      • Jennifer Fox
    • Stars
      • Laura Dern
      • Jason Ritter
      • Common
    • 90User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 90Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 30 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:36
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    'The Tale' a Cautionary Story About Sexual Abuse for Hollywood and Beyond
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    'The Tale' a Cautionary Story About Sexual Abuse for Hollywood and Beyond
    'The Tale' Director on Collaborating With Laura Dern for Powerful Film Memoir
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    'The Tale' Director on Collaborating With Laura Dern for Powerful Film Memoir

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    Laura Dern
    Laura Dern
    • Jennifer
    Jason Ritter
    Jason Ritter
    • Bill
    Common
    Common
    • Martin
    Elizabeth Debicki
    Elizabeth Debicki
    • Mrs. G
    Jessica Sarah Flaum
    Jessica Sarah Flaum
    • Jenny (15 Years)
    Laura Allen
    Laura Allen
    • Young Nettie
    Juli Erickson
    Juli Erickson
    • Grandmother
    Matthew Rauch
    Matthew Rauch
    • Aaron
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Nettie
    John Heard
    John Heard
    • William P. Allens
    Dana Healey
    • Dr. G.
    Aaron Williamson
    • Raymond (Ray)
    Shay Lee Abeson
    Shay Lee Abeson
    • Young Becky
    Isabella Amara
    Isabella Amara
    • Young Franny
    Jodi Long
    Jodi Long
    • Rebecca
    Isabelle Nélisse
    Isabelle Nélisse
    • Jenny (13 Years)
    Daniel Berson
    Daniel Berson
    • Joe
    Chelsea Alden
    Chelsea Alden
    • Samantha
    • Director
      • Jennifer Fox
    • Writer
      • Jennifer Fox
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Similar to in the movie, director Jennifer Fox met with the real Mrs. G several times, and the scenes in the film are based on those meetings. The real Bill would not meet with her, though he spoke with her on the phone many times over the course of several years. The script was based on the real conversations and meetings.
    • Goofs
      The film is set in the year 2008 but the technical devices such as Apple iPhone, iMac and Macbook are from 2015, when filming took place.
    • Quotes

      Jennifer: I couldn't ask for help. I was waiting for you to save me. Somehow in my mind, it couldn't be anybody else. It had to be you. Why didn't you?

      Mrs. G: No one saved me.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      So Far Away
      Written and Performed by Carole King

      Courtesy of CK Masters, LLC

    User reviews90

    Featured review
    9/10

    I've never written a review but..

    This movie is absolutely perfect. It's raw, real, and shows how sexual abuse can affect the subconscious for a lifetime. As someone who was sexually abused at a young age, I recommend this movie to anyone who has gone through something similar. You won't regret it.

    The acting is superb, the writing and style of film works great for the theme.

    POWERFUL, MOVING, BREATHTAKINGLY PAINFUL.. This is one movie I will never forget.
    • parkii-56642
    • Jul 24, 2018
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    • Release date
      • May 27, 2018 (Bulgaria)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • HBO (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ذا تيل
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Gamechanger Films
      • A Luminous Mind Production
      • Untitled Entertainment
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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