to the film. It premiered on HBO on May 26, 2018. Reception Critical response The Tale was met with critical acclaim. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of based on reviews, with an average rating of . The website's critical consensus reads, "The Tale handles its extraordinarily challenging subject matter with sensitivity, grace, and the power of some standout performances led by a remarkable Laura Dern." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 90 out of 100, based on 26 critics, indicating "universal acclaim". Accolades References External links American drama films HBO Films films Films about child sexual abuse 2018 drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films 2018 independent films