---
title: "The Tall Man"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tall-man-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 86597
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Tall Man (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tall-man-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Tall Man is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Forecast Pictures, Iron Ocean, Radar Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate mother searches for her missing child in a town plagued by mysterious disappearances."

### Why Watch
- Features a tense mystery plot
- Explores a chilling local legend

### Caveats & Content Note
- Involves dark subject matter regarding children
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains dark themes involving the disappearance of children.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: suspenseful, mysterious, dark, thrilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-tall-man-2012#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Pascal Laugier
- **Networks / Studios**: Forecast Pictures, Iron Ocean, Radar Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jessica Biel** as *Julia Denning*
- **Jodelle Ferland** as *Jenny*
- **Stephen McHattie** as *Lt Dodd*
- **William B. Davis** as *Sheriff Chestnut*
- **Samantha Ferris** as *Tracy*
- **Colleen Wheeler** as *Mrs. Johnson*
- **Eve Harlow** as *Christine*
- **Janet Wright** as *Trish*
- **Ferne Downey** as *Lady / Mrs. Parker Leigh*
- **John Mann** as *Douglas*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Tall Man released in the United States?
The film was released on 08/01/2012 in the US.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
The film is classified under horror, mystery, and thriller.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film carry?
The film is rated R.

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The film is set in a small former mining town where poverty is rife and children are disappearing.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Tall Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/86597)
- [The Tall Man (2012 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tall_Man_(2012_film))
- [The Tall Man (1960) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/85210-the-tall-man/prehled/)

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