Taris (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1931, Taris is a documentary film directed by Jean Vigo, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Short documentary directed by Jean Vigo about the French swimmer Jean Taris. The film is notable for the many innovative techniques that Vigo uses, including close ups and freeze frames of the swimmer's body.
Who’s in it. Taris stars Jean Taris as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Taris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taris tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taris (1931)?
- In US, Taris is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Taris worth watching?
- Taris holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Taris?
- Taris stars Jean Taris.
- When was Taris released?
- Taris was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.