Movie
Tess
She was born into a world where they called it seduction, not rape. What she did would shatter that world forever.
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Tess is available to stream on The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
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.
More about Tess
Cast
Nastassja KinskiTess Durbeyfield
Peter FirthAngel Clare
Leigh LawsonAlec d'Urberville
John CollinJohn Durbeyfield
Rosemary MartinMrs. Durbeyfield
Carolyn PicklesMarian
Richard PearsonVicar of MarlottCredits
- Directed by
- Roman Polanski
- Written by
- Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski, John Brownjohn, Thomas Hardy
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $20.1M
Production
- Renn ProductionsFrance
- Timothy Burrill ProductionsUnited Kingdom
