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Tetro

2009·Movie
2h 7min·R

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Tetro fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Family, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Every family has a secret.

In Buenos Aires, 17-year-old Bennie seeks out his estranged brother Tetro, a once-promising writer haunted by their family’s past. As Bennie uncovers Tetro’s hidden manuscript, old secrets and rivalries resurface, forcing both men to confront the truth about their father and the tangled legacy that tore their family apart.
Family DramaPsychological TensionBrotherly RelationshipArtisticArgentinian SettingSecrets and LiesCharacter-DrivenMelancholy Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tetro

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Where can I stream Tetro legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tetro worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tetro rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Tetro?

2 h 7 min

Tetro runs 2 h 7 min.

Is Tetro based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tetro?

Critics69
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Tetro much the same way.

Was Tetro a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 19% of its budget.

What language is Tetro in?

EnglishSpanishFrench

It was made in English, with some Spanish, French. Produced in United States, Argentina, Spain, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Tetro?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tetro in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.