Tales from the Script
TrailerShane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name.
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United States
Currently you are able to watch Tales from the Script streaming on Kanopy.
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | Not Available | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 06:09:01 AM, 06/16/2025 PST
More Information on Tales from the Script
Shane Black ("Lethal Weapon"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Frank Darabont ("The Shawshank Redemption"), William Goldman ("The Princess Bride"), Paul Schrader ("Taxi Driver"), and dozens of other Hollywood screenwriters share hilarious anecdotes and penetrating insights in "Tales from the Script," the most comprehensive documentary ever made about screenwriting. By analyzing their triumphs and recalling their failures, the participants explain how successful writers develop the skills necessary for toughing out careers in one of the world's most competitive industries. They also reveal the untold stories behind some of the greatest screenplays ever written, describing their adventures with luminaries including Harrison Ford, Stanley Kubrick, Joel Silver, Martin Scorsese, and Steven Spielberg. The film was produced in tandem with the upcoming HarperCollins book of the same name. Tales from the Script featuring John Carpenter and Frank Darabont is streaming with subscription on Kanopy. It's a documentary movie.
Director
Peter Hanson
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John Carpenter
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Frank Darabont
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Steven E. de Souza
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Antwone Fisher
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William Goldman
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Guinevere Turner
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José Rivera
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Melville Shavelson
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Justin Zackham
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Allison Anders
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Doug Atchison
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John August
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Shane Black
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John D. Brancato
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Larry Cohen
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Gerald Di Pego
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Mark Fergus
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Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal
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Joe Forte
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Josh Friedman
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Mick Garris
Producer
Paul Robert Herman
Composer
T.J. Raider
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