---
title: "Tag"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tag-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 455980
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Tag (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tag-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tag is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Comedy, Action. Produced and broadcast by Broken Road Productions, New Line Cinema. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Five lifelong friends engage in an extreme, high-stakes game of tag for one month every year."

### Why Watch
- Unique premise based on a true story
- High-energy comedic performances

### Caveats & Content Note
- The frantic pace may feel relentless to some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains slapstick comedy and competitive physical antics.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: competitive, comedic, action-packed, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/tag-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeff Tomsic
- **Networks / Studios**: Broken Road Productions, New Line Cinema

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ed Helms** as *Hogan 'Hoagie' Malloy*
- **Jon Hamm** as *Bob Callahan*
- **Jeremy Renner** as *Jerry Pierce*
- **Jake Johnson** as *Randy 'Chilli' Cilliano*
- **Hannibal Buress** as *Kevin Sable*
- **Annabelle Wallis** as *Rebecca Crosby*
- **Isla Fisher** as *Anna Malloy*
- **Rashida Jones** as *Cheryl Deakins*
- **Leslie Bibb** as *Susan Rollins*
- **Maxwell Ross** as *Teen Jerry*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Tag?
Five competitive friends play a no-holds-barred game of tag for one month every year, a tradition they have maintained since the first grade.

### Q: How long have the characters been playing tag?
The friends have been playing the game since the first grade.

### Q: What event does the game coincide with this year?
This year, the game coincides with the wedding of their only undefeated player.

### Q: Why is this year's game expected to be different?
The coinciding wedding should finally make the undefeated player an easy target.

### Q: Does the undefeated player know they are coming?
Yes, he knows they are coming and he is ready for them.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*