Tale of Tales
2015, Italian. Directed by Matteo Garrone.
Desire. Envy. Obsession.
The Queen of Selvascura risks everything to be a mother; the King of Roccaforte falls in love with the voice of a mysterious girl; the King of Altomonte becomes obsessed with a flea and neglects his daughter.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 1,767 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tale of Tales
Tale of Tales is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India.
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Cast & crew
- Matteo GarroneDirector
- Salma Hayek PinaultQueen of Longtrellis
- Vincent CasselKing of Strongcliff
- Toby JonesKing of Highhills
- Shirley HendersonImma
- Hayley CarmichaelDora
- Bebe CaveViolet
- Stacy MartinYoung Dora
- Christian LeesElias
- Jonah LeesJonah
- Guillaume DelaunayOgre
- Alba RohrwacherMother Circus Performer
- Massimo CeccheriniFather Circus Performer
Details
- Released
- 14 May 2015
- Original title
- Il racconto dei racconti
- Country
- United Kingdom, Italy, France
- Written by
- Ugo Chiti, Massimo Gaudioso, Matteo Garrone
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $5.5M
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What Tale of Tales is based on
Tale of Tales is based on Pentamerone (1634) by Giambattista Basile.
1634
Pentamerone
By Giambattista Basile
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Tale of Tales: quick answers
Is Tale of Tales worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 1,767 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tale of Tales?
Tale of Tales runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Tale of Tales have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tale of Tales. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tale of Tales parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tale of Tales is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tale of Tales on?
Tale of Tales is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Shudder in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tale of Tales?
If you liked Tale of Tales, try Gretel & Hansel, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Nightbreed.
Who directed Tale of Tales?
Tale of Tales (2015) was directed by Matteo Garrone and stars Salma Hayek Pinault, Vincent Cassel, Toby Jones.
What is Tale of Tales based on?
Tale of Tales is based on Pentamerone (1634) by Giambattista Basile.