How to watch TAR movie in Australia

Cate Blanchett once again shows she’s at the top of her game in this new psychological drama by director Todd Field, TAR. Set in the international world of Western classical music, Blanchett portrays Lydia Tar, the first female conductor of a major German orchestra. Fierce and brilliant, she is also widely considered as one of the world’s best living conductors. But when accusations of misconduct threaten her career, she is forced to confront her inner demons and retrace her roots. 

Tar garnered widespread acclaim with Blanchett winning Best Actress at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. She was also nominated at the Academy Awards. The movie itself also earned Best Picture and Best Director nominations at the Oscars. Finally dropping in Australia for streaming online, here’s how you can watch TAR instantly on demand. 

What is the movie TAR about?

With her talent, ingenuity, and reputable track record, there’s no stopping Lydia Tar, Berlin Philharmonic’s first female conductor. But days away from recording a symphony that will bring her career to the next level, she finds herself at the centre of protests and controversy. With stories of past abuse of young women coming to light, her impressive life of accomplishments abruptly goes down the drain. 

She loses her teaching post at Juilliard and her distinguished position as the conductor of a live recording of Mahler’s Fifth Symphony. Aggravating the chaos, her wife Sharon, extremely frustrated at her refusal to communicate, leaves and prevents her from seeing their daughter.

As she grows alarmingly depressed and unstable, her shocking final outburst becomes the culmination of every rage, guilt, and shame she has bottled up inside her. 

Featuring Blanchett’s enthralling performance as the main character, Tar’s complex narrative goes hand in hand with its multi-layered themes, generating much analysis from audiences who find themselves impressed and puzzled at the same time (the final scene where she’s shown doing a live performance of the score from the video game series Monster Hunter spawned so many questions). 

While Tar was released in October 2022 in the US, the movie had a resurgence during the 2022-2023 awards season with Cate Blanchett racking up awards. Writer and director Todd Field was also recognised as master filmmaker when he was nominated for Best Director at he 95th at the Academy Awards.

TAR movie release date

While TAR premiered on 7 October 2022 in the US, it wasn’t until 26 January 2023 that it was released in Australia. With international coverage hyping up the movie, it’s also great to know that TAR made its streaming debut on BINGE on 29 July, then later on Foxtel’s Movies Premiere channel on 5 August. 

Movie	Run Time	Streaming Services
TAR (2022)	2h 38m	Foxtel Now / BINGE

TAR trailer

If you haven’t seen the movie yet and you’re still intrigued, now is the best time to get into it. But before you do, watch the TAR teaser trailer below to have a glimpse of what’s about to come. 

TAR movie streaming Australia

You can watch the acclaimed drama on Foxtel’s Movies Premiere channel, as well as on Foxtel Now and BINGE. As of this writing, they’re the only streaming TV platforms confirming the movie’s debut on their platforms. 

Streaming Services	TAR (2022)
Foxtel Now	Yes
Foxtel	Yes
BINGE	Yes

How to watch TAR movie on Foxtel Now

The movie is available to stream on Foxtel via the Movies Premiere channel (check Foxtel TV guide for Tar showtimes on the platform). You’ll need to sign up for the Movies HD package to access movies channels. With Foxtel’s offers, new customers can also save for up to 12 months.

You can also watch the film in Australia when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.

Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan. You’ll also need to sign up for the Movies Package to access Foxtel’s film channels and watch movies online.

How to watch TAR movie on BINGE

Another option to stream the Oscar-nominated movie is BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition on two devices.

The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.

How to watch TÁR movie with Telstra

Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. 

Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming. You can also enjoy 2 months free BINGE Standard plan when you sign up via Telstra! 

Cast of TÁR movie

Starring Cate Blanchett, the actress’ portrayal of Lydia Tár’s unrivalled ingenuity and impending doom is considered as one of her best. Acting alongside her are Nina Hoss, Noémie Merlant, and Sophie Kauer. Check out the complete cast of the film below, as well as their respective characters. 

Other movies on Foxtel Now and BINGE

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.

When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV show and movie catalogue.

Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include box office hits like The Batman, The Lost City, and Sonic Hedgehog 2. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.