The Capote Tapes (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2021, The Capote Tapes is a documentary film directed by Ebs Burnough, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Newly discovered interviews with friends of Truman Capote made by Paris Review co-founder George Plimpton invigorate this fascinating documentary on the author (and socialite) behind Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, while situating Capote in the 20th-century American literary canon.
Who’s in it. The Capote Tapes stars Truman Capote as Self (archive footage), George Plimpton as Self (voice) (archive footage), Kate Harrington as Self and Dotson Rader as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Capote Tapes has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Dekkoo Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Capote Tapes page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Capote Tapes (2021)?
- In US, The Capote Tapes is available to stream on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Capote Tapes worth watching?
- The Capote Tapes holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Capote Tapes?
- The Capote Tapes stars Truman Capote, George Plimpton, Kate Harrington, Dotson Rader and Lauren Bacall.
- When was The Capote Tapes released?
- The Capote Tapes was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.