Tag
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing."
Five lifelong friends turn a simple game into a month long ritual of tag, chasing each other through cities, offices, and backyards since grade school. This year the chase centers on the one rival who has never been tagged, and his wedding provides the perfect moment for a final round. The... Read more
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About Tag
Five lifelong friends turn a simple game into a month long ritual of tag, chasing each other through cities, offices, and backyards since grade school. This year the chase centers on the one rival who has never been tagged, and his wedding provides the perfect moment for a final round. The ensemble hones in on him with stealth, disguises, and ridiculous stunts, testing their loyalty and nerves. Yet the man at the center seems prepared, knowing their schemes and calculating every move. They rely on years of shared history to anticipate moves but still fall into slapstick traps. The result is a high energy caper built on old grudges, big laughs, and the relentlessness of friendship. And chaos ensues briefly.
Directed by Jeff Tomsic, Tag hit theaters in 2018, drawing on a true life tag story adapted by Mark Steilen and Rob McKittrick. The film blends physical comedy with sharp dialogue and crowd pleasing stunts. The cast sells every moment.
Worldwide box office totaled roughly 75.1 million, reflecting solid audience turnout for a broad ensemble comedy. Domestic and international markets contributed to the total, illustrating mainstream appeal despite a niche premise. Audience reaction stayed buoyant across multiple markets through release.
As a comedy built on a prankster premise, Tag became known for its high energy chase sequences and willingness to poke fun at adult friendship, workplace dynamics, and the idea that play can strengthen bonds. Fans remember set pieces like the improvisational pranks and the gleeful camaraderie among the cast.
Critics noted the film's buoyant cast and brisk setup, with praise for the performers' chemistry and the way the story blends physical comedy with nostalgia for childhood games. The core themes center on loyalty, friendship, letting go, and growth. Audiences praised the light tone that still hits emotional notes worldwide.
Details
- Release Date
- May 30, 2018
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- R
- User Ratings
- 3,358 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Comedy, Action
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- New Line Cinema +1 more
- Budget
- $28,000,000
- Box Office
- $75,100,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Ed Helms
Hogan 'Hoagie' Malloy
Jon Hamm
Bob Callahan
Jeremy Renner
Jerry Pierce
Jake Johnson
Randy 'Chilli' Cilliano
Hannibal Buress
Kevin Sable
Annabelle Wallis
Rebecca Crosby
Isla Fisher
Anna Malloy
Rashida Jones
Cheryl Deakins
Leslie Bibb
Susan Rollins
Maxwell Ross
Teen Jerry
Director: Jeff Tomsic
Written by: Mark Steilen, Rob McKittrick