The Tale
“Our past is always present.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-24
Top Cast
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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
Juli Erickson
Grandmother
Dana Healey
Dr. G.
Aaron Williamson
Raymond (Ray)
Shay Lee Abeson
Young Becky
Isabella Amara
Young Franny
Daniel Berson
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 26, 2018
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jennifer Fox
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Fox, Katherine Nolfi
- Original Score
- Ariel Marx
- Original Title
- The Tale
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- WeatherVane Productions, Blackbird Films, One Two Films, A Luminous Mind Production, Untitled Entertainment, Gamechanger Films, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jennifer Fox
Jennifer Fox, Katherine Nolfi
Ariel Marx
Ivan Strasburg, Denis Lenoir, James Chressanthis
Anne Fabini, Alex Hall, Gary Levy
Lawrence Inglee, Simone Pero, Oren Moverman, Sol Bondy, Laura Rister
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Fox
Director
Jennifer Fox
Writer
Lawrence Inglee
Producer
Simone Pero
Producer
Oren Moverman
Producer
Sol Bondy
Producer
Laura Rister
Producer
Mynette Louie
Producer
Debbie DeVilla
Production Design
Tricia Gray
Costume Design
Anne Fabini
Editor
Alex Hall
Editor
Gary Levy
Editor
Ivan Strasburg
Director of Photography
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale
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What is The Tale about?
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.
Who directed The Tale?
The Tale was directed by Jennifer Fox.
Who stars in The Tale?
The principal cast of The Tale includes Laura Dern, Isabelle Nélisse, Elizabeth Debicki, Jason Ritter, Frances Conroy.
When was The Tale released and how long is it?
The Tale was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale was composed by Ariel Marx.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tale?
The Tale holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).