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Tape(2001)

1h 27mDramaEnglish
6.9/10
245 user ratings

Some things can't be erased.

Overview

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.

Director

Richard Linklater

Studio

Detour Filmproduction

Budget

$100K

Revenue

$490K

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Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

as Vin

Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

as Jon

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

as Amy

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2001

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

English

Rating

6.9 / 10

Budget

$100K

Box Office

$490K

Production Companies

Detour Filmproduction • InDigEnt • IFC Productions

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Where can I watch Tape?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Tape (2001).

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 and released in 2001. It is a drama film.

How long is Tape?

Tape has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

Who stars in Tape?

The cast of Tape includes Ethan Hawke as Vin, Robert Sean Leonard as Jon, Uma Thurman as Amy.

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