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Tesla

2020Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

55

DecentGoodWatch score

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A layered, quirky history movie about history and a real life story.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

My achievements and conquests will be evaluated in the future

The story of the Promethean struggles of Nikola Tesla, as he attempts to transcend entrenched technology—including his own previous work—by pioneering a system of wireless energy that would change the world.

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Biographical Drama
Historical Innovation
Character Study
Scientific Visionary
Unconventional Biopic
Technological Breakthroughs
Intellectual Struggle
Stylized Period Piece
Human Ambition

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Directed by: Michael Almereyda
Written by: Michael Almereyda
Produced by: Christa Campbell, Per Melita, Lati Grobman
Music by: John Paesano

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August 14, 2020 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released: August 14, 2020
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: History, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $459,051
Available in: 47 countries
Keywords: based on true story

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Tesla?"

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Where can I stream Tesla?

In the United States, Tesla streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 16 other countries.

Is Tesla worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.1, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 67). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (46).

Is Tesla okay for kids?

PG-13

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Tesla plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.