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The Capote Tapes

5.920211h 36mMovieDocumentaryHistory

A portrait of the brilliant American writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and the New York high society of his time.

DirectorEbs Burnough
WritersHolly Whiston·Ebs Burnough
ProducersHolly Whiston·Ebs Burnough

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Cast · Directed by Ebs Burnough

DCDick Cavett
Dick Cavett
Self
KH
Kate Harrington
Self
LL
Lewis Lapham
Self
ATAndré Leon Talley
André Leon Talley
Self
JMJay McInerney
Jay McInerney
Self
SQ
Sally Quinn
Self
DR
Dotson Rader
Self
JR
John Richardson
Self
SS
Sadie Stein
Self
CTColm Tóibín
Colm Tóibín
Self
SMStephen Mitchell
Stephen Mitchell
Voiceover (voice)
GPGeorge Plimpton
George Plimpton
Self (voice) (archive footage)

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The Capote Tapes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Capote Tapes?

The Capote Tapes is streaming on Dekkoo, Strand Releasing and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Capote Tapes on Netflix?

No, The Capote Tapes is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Dekkoo and Strand Releasing.

Is The Capote Tapes on Amazon Prime Video?

The Capote Tapes isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Capote Tapes for free?

The Capote Tapes is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.