The Royal Tenenbaums

"Family isn't a word... it's a sentence."

2001

1h 50m

7.5/10 (5183 ratings)

English

Wes Anderson

ComedyDrama

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Synopsis

In a quaint, crumbling mansion on the outskirts of a bustling city, the eccentric Tenenbaum family finds itself at the center of an unexpected gathering. Once celebrated as prodigies, the three siblings—each bearing the weight of unmet expectations and fractured dreams—grapple with the shadows of a past haunted by their father, Royal, whose reckless choices left deep scars. As the winter chill seeps through the walls, the siblings confront their shared history of brilliance turned to ashes, while their estranged mother, Etheline, navigates the complexities of her former life and the remnants of her children's faded glory. The stage is set for a chaotic yet poignant reunion, sparking old rivalries and buried emotions to surface once more.

ComedyDrama

DirectorWes Anderson

Year2001

Runtime1h 50m

Rating 7.5/10 (5183 ratings)

Original languageEnglish

BudgetUS$21,000,000

Box officeUS$71,441,250

StatusReleased