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Movie · 1979 · 172 min

Tess (1979)

“She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.”

7.1/10 · 397 votes
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Tess is a 1979 movie (Drama and Romance). Tess was directed by Roman Polanski. Tess runs 172 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.1/10 from 397 viewers. In United States, you can watch Tess on Criterion Channel.

Where can I watch Tess

📍 United States

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Available in other countries

Streaming services that carry Tess, and the countries where you can watch it:

HBO Max 14 countries

Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia

Cineasterna 3 countries

Finland, Norway, Sweden

Amazon Arthaus Channel 2 countries

Austria, Germany

Criterion Channel 2 countries 📍

Canada, United States

Arthaus+ Apple TV channel 1 countries

Germany

Arthaus+ 1 countries

Germany

Filmstriben 1 countries

Denmark

Amazon Prime Video 1 countries

Spain

Acontra Plus 1 countries

Spain

Acontra Plus Amazon Channel 1 countries

Spain

Plot

A strong-willed peasant girl is sent by her father to the estate of some local aristocrats to capitalize on a rumour that their families are from the same line. This fateful visit commences an epic narrative of sex, class, betrayal, and revenge.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tess?

In United States, you can watch Tess on Criterion Channel.

Who stars in Tess?

The main cast of Tess includes Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin and Rosemary Martin.

Who directed Tess?

Tess was directed by Roman Polanski.

When was Tess released?

Tess was released on October 6, 1979.

How long is Tess?

Tess runs 172 minutes.

Is Tess worth watching?

Tess has an average rating of 7.1/10 from 397 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Tess?

If you enjoyed Tess, try Pride & Prejudice, Jude, Far from the Madding Crowd and Mansfield Park.

Is Tess on HBO Max?

Not in United States right now. Tess is on HBO Max in: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Hungary, Moldova and Montenegro (+6).

Is Tess on Cineasterna?

Not in United States right now. Tess is on Cineasterna in: Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Is Tess on Amazon Arthaus Channel?

Not in United States right now. Tess is on Amazon Arthaus Channel in: Austria and Germany.

How much did Tess make at the box office?

Tess grossed $20,101,247 worldwide on a budget of $12,000,000.

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Updated: November 10, 2026 ·

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