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Critics Consensus

The Tale handles its extraordinarily challenging subject matter with sensitivity, grace, and the power of some standout performances led by a remarkable Laura Dern.

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Hannah Strong Little White Lies Jennifer Fox's autobiographical debut makes for harrowing but essential viewing. Dec 19, 2018 Full Review Robert Daniels 812filmreviews For Fox, and for all of us, The Tale is a spot in time worth finding. Rated: 3/4 Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Verne Gay Newsday Jenny's reluctance to stare down the horror gives "The Tale" an ineluctable psychological power. Aug 23, 2018 Full Review Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Laura Dern, Common, Isabelle Nélisse, Burstyn, Debicki and Ritter all give strong, convincing, performances in this film, creating these strong relationships between these diverse characters. This is a powerful drama, well written, directed and acted. Rated: A Feb 18, 2023 Full Review Taylor Baker Drink in the Movies ...that she will always be damaged and telling herself a story to cope. Rated: 78/100 Aug 22, 2021 Full Review Milana Vujkov Lola On Film On how abuse comes not in the guise of the obviously monstrous, but through the beautiful, deceitful object of affection. Rated: 4/5 Jul 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

Irene R Unflinching account of a young girls past. Difficult watch at times. Laura Dern is phenomenal. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/25 Full Review Steve D I am not crazy about the structure but the cast does great work. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/24 Full Review Eric L Zero wasn't an option. Slow and boring. Skip the first 40 minutes and it might be good, that's about how long I lasted. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Aaron S There's a heaviness to The Tale that is inescapable and suffocating. The reshaping of Jennifer Fox's memory as it comes into focus becomes more and more harrowing and she delves deeper. The sole breath of fresh air being reserved for its final moments accurately reflects the terror of the story and Laura Dern's confrontation scene with the Home Alone dad is exhilarating. I want very much for this to be as critical of a watch as it should be (and still really is) without feeling the need to point to its acting and tonal inconsistencies and made for tv-esque qualities. Despite what I found to be shortcomings in the viewing experience specifically, this true story is a devastating yet vital watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/10/23 Full Review Michael S It is one thing to speak about this kind of horror, it is something else entirely to attempt to make it look loving and romantic and presented with soft music. Can you seriously not see the difference? The movie is normalizing rape and grooming. On the other hand, Pedos will love it. If you like to watch romanticized scenes of grown men having sex with prepubescent girls, this is one for you. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/17/23 Full Review Ozitofer 9 Le pido a TODO EL MUNDO deshágase de HBO, HBO Max, HBO Mundi y todo lo relacionado con esta empresa. Están "NORMALIZANDO y NATURALIZANDO" la PEDOFILIA. Si estas en contra de estos actos aberrantes, DESAFILIATE DE HBO Y DEJA DE SUBSIDIARLOS CON TU PAGO MENSUAL. CON LOS NIÑOS NO¡¡¡ Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Jennifer has it all, with a loving boyfriend and a great career as a journalist and professor. But when her mother discovers a story - The Tale - that Jennifer wrote when she was 13, detailing a special relationship Jennifer had with two adult coaches, Jennifer returns to the Carolina horse farm where the events transpired to try to reconcile her version of events with the truth.

Director

Jennifer Fox

Producer

Laura Rister, Jennifer Fox, Sol Bondy, Lawrence Inglee, Mynette Louie, Oren Moverman, Simone Pero, Regina K. Scully

Screenwriter

Jennifer Fox

Production Co

One Two Films, Gamechanger Films, Blackbird Films, Untitled Entertainment

Genre

Drama

Original Language

English

Release Date (Streaming)

May 27, 2018

Runtime

1h 54m

Sound Mix

Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio

Flat (1.85:1)