When "Tár" – considered one of the best films of the 2020s – was tells the story of Lydia Tár (played by Cate Blanchett), a world-renowned conductor, whose life unravels after she is accused of misconduct. But can you watch it free online in the U.K., U.S., Canada or Australia?
Yes – here's how to watch "Tár" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"Tár" is available to stream right now in the U.K. for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
• WATCH FREE — BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
• U.S. — Peacock ($10.99/month)
• Watch BBC iPlayer abroad — try NordVPN 100% risk free
Blanchett's character is a world-renowned composer and, crucially, the first female chief conductor of a major German orchestra at the zenith of a stellar career when she has a book launch and is also preparing for a live recording of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony.
Typically perhaps of contemporary cancel culture, controversies about her behavior and the abuse of her situation to allegedly coerce and betray those around here - including her wife and assistant - threaten to bring everything crashing down. This is ultimately a film about power, desire and the obsessive nature of genius.
Read on to find out how to watch "Tár" online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch 'Tár' for FREE in the U.K.
How to watch 'Tár' from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "Tár" should be available to Brits no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN – it's a great way to watch UK TV abroad.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.K. and want to view a U.K. service, you'd select U.K. from the list.
3. Sit back and watch the show. Head to BBC iPlayer to watch "Tár" online and on-demand.
Can I watch 'Tár' in the United States?
As a feature film recently released by a major studio starring Hollywood A-Lister Cath Blanchett, Tár is pretty easy to stream anywhere. In the U.S. it is on Peacock (from $10.99/month).
However, if you are a Brit in the States for work or on vacation you can catch the show for FREE much earlier by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing U.K. from the list and selecting BBC iPlayer.
Watch 'Tár' online and on-demand in the U.K.
"Tár" is available to stream right now in the U.K. for FREE on BBC iPlayer.
You don't have to miss it if you a Brit exiled abroad because you can unblock BBC iPlayer with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Tár' online or on TV in Canada?
As a feature film recently released by a major studio starring Hollywood A-Lister Cath Blanchett, Tár is pretty easy to stream anywhere. In Canada it is on Netflix.
However, Brits visiting the Great White North for work or on vacation can catch the show on their own domestic streaming platform by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch "Tár" online in Australia?
As a feature film recently released by a major studio starring Hollywood A-Lister Cath Blanchett, Tár is pretty easy to stream anywhere. In Australia it is on Netflix as well as other places.
Brit working in Oz? You can catch the show on the BBC you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Tár' online in New Zealand?
As a feature film recently released by a major studio starring Hollywood A-Lister Cath Blanchett, Tár is pretty easy to stream anywhere. In New Zealand it is on Netflix but if you are a Brit currently there for work or vacation you can catch the show on BBC iPlayer by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Tár' - Cast
- Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár
- Noémie Merlant as Francesca Lentini, Lydia's assistant
- Nina Hoss as Sharon Goodnow, a concertmaster and Lydia's wife
- Sophie Kauer as Olga Metkina, a young Russian cellist
- Julian Glover as Andris Davis, Lydia's predecessor
- Allan Corduner as Sebastian Brix, Lydia's assistant conductor
- Mark Strong as Eliot Kaplan, investment banker and manager of Lydia's fellowship program
- Adam Gopnik as himself [Lydia's interviewer at The New Yorker Festival]
- Sylvia Flote as Krista Taylor, former member of Lydia's fellowship program
- Sydney Lemmon as Whitney Reese, Lydia fan
- Zethphan Smith-Gneist as Max, a Juilliard student
- Alec Baldwin as himself [interviewing Lydia on his podcast]
- Mila Bogojevic as Petra, Lydia and Sharon's daughter
- Lee Sellars as Tony, Lydia's brother
![TÁR - Official Trailer [HD] - In Select Theaters October 7 - YouTube](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Na6gA1RehsU/maxresdefault.jpg)
'Tár' - FAQ
Has Todd Field (the writer/ director/ producer of "Tár") worked on any projects that FAILED to make the big screen?
Of course he has, like every filmmaker. He has worked on...
Adaptations of the novels "Blood Meridian" and "Beautiful Ruins".
"The Creed of Violence", a film set during the Mexican Revolution.
"Purity" (miniseries) based on the Jonathan Franzen novel.
More from Tom's Guide
We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
