Tape
“Some things can't be erased.”
Synopsis
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.
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Tape Trailer [2001]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 2, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$490K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.9x
+$390K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Belber
- Original Title
- Tape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $490K
- Production Studios
- Detour Filmproduction, InDigEnt, IFC Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Linklater
Stephen Belber
Maryse Alberti
Sandra Adair
Gary Winick, Anne Walker-McBay, Alexis Alexanian, Jonathan Sehring, John Sloss
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Linklater
Director
Stephen Belber
Screenplay
Maryse Alberti
Director of Photography
Stephen Beatrice
Production Design
Gary Winick
Producer
Anne Walker-McBay
Producer
Alexis Alexanian
Producer
Sandra Adair
Editor
Catherine Marie Thomas
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tape
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tape about?
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.
Who directed Tape?
Tape was directed by Richard Linklater.
Who stars in Tape?
The principal cast of Tape includes Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Uma Thurman.
When was Tape released and how long is it?
Tape was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tape?
Tape had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $490K at the worldwide box office (4.9 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tape?
Tape holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).