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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

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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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.

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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