Tape (2001): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Tape is a 2001 drama. It is based on Tape by Stephen Belber. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $515,900 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2002. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- Based on
- Tape by Stephen Belber
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tape About?
The premise of Tape without spoilers, adapted from Tape by Stephen Belber. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An aspiring actress finds herself embroiled in the ruthless and competitive world of show business. A seemingly routine screen test quickly becomes a disturbing audition, revealing the dark side of fame and the harsh realities she must face. The experience forces her to confront the sacrifices and potential dangers that come with pursuing her dreams in a cutthroat industry.
Tape Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- single set production
- single location
- rape
- drug use
- minimal cast
- high school
- motel
- filmmaker
- film festival
- love triangle
- self righteousness
- revenge
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- secret
- reunion
- real time
- popeyes fried chicken
- based on a stage play
- linklater and hawke
- michigan
- friend
- lansing michigan
- date rape
- shot on video
- trio
- extrovert
- steel rod
- marijuana joint
- rudeness
- cheerleading
- venereal disease
- obesity
- high school senior
- immorality
- morality
- criminal
- prosecutor
- penis
- shyness
- brushing teeth
- coffee
- whiskey
- reference to walt disney
- fire chief
- firefighter
- assistant district attorney
- district attorney
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- mother son relationship
- university of southern california
- suitcase
Where to Watch Tape
Stream it on AMC Plus and AMC+. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Tape Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tape 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 69% User score
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Tape Plot Summary
What happens in Tape from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds in a single, tense setting: a Lansing, Michigan motel room that becomes the entire world for the story. In this confined space, Vince—a drug dealer who also works as a volunteer firefighter and lives in Oakland—returns to his hometown to host the presence of an old high school friend, Jon Salter, a documentary filmmaker hoping to premiere or advance his work at the Lansing Film Festival. The room acts as a stage where past loyalties, shared memories, and buried tensions collide, turning a simple reunion into something far more complicated.
Full summary
The whole story of Tape, scene by scene
Tape Box Office
Tape grossed $515,900 worldwide. $490,475 came from the US and Canada and $25,425 (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$515.9K
- US & Canada
- $490.5K
- International
- $25.4K
Tape Awards & Nominations
Tape earned 1 award nomination, including Best Supporting Female at the Spirit Awards 2002.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Female – Uma Thurman
Tape Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Tape Trailer [2001]
How Well Do You Know Tape?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which character works as a volunteer firefighter?
Tape Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “La cinta” and “Amargo Reencontro”.
- Also known as
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- La cinta
- Amargo Reencontro
- Visszajátszás
- Tasma
- Плёнка
- Лентата
- Juosta
- Marturisirea
- Tape (La cinta)
- Пленка
- טייפ
- Лента
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- Kaset
- Taśma
- 录音带
- 테잎
- テープ
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Tape FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it, awards and post-credit scenes of Tape, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tape?
Tape runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Tape released?
Tape was released on November 2, 2001.
Where can I watch Tape?
In the US, Tape is streaming on AMC Plus, AMC+ and Philo (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Tape make at the box office?
Tape grossed $515,900 worldwide ($490,475 domestic, $25,425 international).
How is Tape rated?
Tape has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Is Tape based on a book?
Yes. Tape is adapted from Tape by Stephen Belber.
Was Tape nominated for any awards?
Tape received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Tape have a post-credit scene?
No. Tape has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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