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Tesla

2020·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

History, a real life story, and technology

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Biographical DramaHistorical InnovationCharacter StudyScientific VisionaryUnconventional BiopicTechnological BreakthroughsIntellectual StruggleStylized Period PieceHuman Ambition

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Tesla

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tesla legally?

Tesla is included with a subscription to Philo and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tesla worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tesla rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Tesla?

1 h 42 min

Tesla runs 1 h 42 min.

Is Tesla based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tesla?

Critics63
Audiences43

Not quite. Critics rate Tesla higher (63) than audiences (43). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Tesla a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$459,051

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $459,051 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Tesla in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tesla?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tesla in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.