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Tess (1979): movie guide
Tess (1979) is a Drama, Romance running about 172 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.1/10 from 397 votes. Notable cast includes Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-10-06
- Runtime: 172 min
- TMDB: 7.1/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-10-06

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What is Tess about?
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.
Cast highlights
Tess features Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin, Carolyn Pickles. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-10-06. Runtime: 172 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (397 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Tess on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Tess?
- Tess is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Tess?
- Tess runs about 172 minutes.
- Who stars in Tess?
- Cast highlights include Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, Leigh Lawson, John Collin, Rosemary Martin, Carolyn Pickles.
- Does Cinema Box stream Tess?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Tess?
- Open the Tess page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








