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Tape

2001 · 87 min · Director: Richard Linklater

Tape (2001) is a drama film, directed by Richard Linklater. It stars Ethan Hawke and Robert Sean Leonard. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Tape Is About

Three former schoolfriends meet in a motel room and the conversation drifts towards something that happened years ago, with who remembers what and who will admit to what constituting the entire film. Richard Linklater shot it in one location, in real time, on digital video, and the technical limitation is a choice. There is nobody but the three actors and very little cutting. As the talk proceeds the question of who is right keeps changing hands and the film takes no side. Short, dense and uncomfortable.

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What is Tape about?

Three former schoolfriends meet in a motel room and the conversation drifts towards something that happened years ago, with who remembers what and who will admit to what constituting the entire film. Richard Linklater shot it in one location, in real time, on digital video, and the technical limitation is a choice.

Where can I watch Tape?

Tape is available to watch on digital platforms such as AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Philo. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Tape?

Tape runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).

When did Tape come out?

Tape was released in 2001.

Who directed Tape?

Tape was directed by Richard Linklater.

Who stars in Tape?

Tape stars Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard, Uma Thurman.

What is Tape's rating?

Tape holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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