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The Tenants

2006·Movie
1h 37min·R
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The story of a Jewish novelist, Harry Lesser, struggling to complete his latest work, and his antagonistic relationship with a black writer who moves in down the hall.
Literary AdaptationWriter's BlockRacial TensionPsychological DramaSocial CommentaryClass ConflictUrban SettingBleak AtmosphereIntellectual Confrontation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Tenants legally?

The Tenants is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tenants worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tenants rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Tenants?

1 h 37 min

The Tenants runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tenants?

Critics39
Audiences41

Yes. Critics average 39 and audiences 41 out of 100, so both groups see The Tenants much the same way.

What language is The Tenants in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Tenants?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tenants in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.