Tenet
Runtime
150 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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Tenet (2020)

British Movie2020Rating 7.2
📌 Available on Netflix and Apple TV and Prime Video🛡️ Older teens 13+
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In a world where time itself becomes the enemy, a nameless operative discovers that reality operates beyond conventional physics. Armed only with the cryptic word Tenet, he must prevent an extinction event that threatens to unravel existence itself. As he navigates a labyrinth of double-crosses and temporal paradoxes, every choice echoes backward and forward, forcing him to question whether saving the world means sacrificing everything he believes in. The mission transcends time—and so must he.

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Runtime
150 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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⭐ 71/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-16
IMDb7.3/10684K votes73
Rotten Tomatoes70%70
Metacritic69/10069
TMDB7.2/1011.1K votes71.8
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DirectorChristopher Nolan
WritingChristopher Nolan
CastJohn David WashingtonRobert PattinsonElizabeth DebickiKenneth BranaghDimple Kapadia
ProductionChristopher NolanEmma ThomasThomas Hayslip
MusicTravis ScottMarkus AndreasLudwig Göransson
CinematographyAki LaulajainenMartin TennokeneHoyte van Hoytema

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Limited success1.78x
💱Analysis currency: USD
✅ Limited success

Revenue moved beyond the budget with a reasonable margin

The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
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Limited success
The release delivered $365.3M against a reported budget of $205M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 1.78x📈 ROI: +78%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$205M205 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$365.3M365.3 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$160.3M+160.3 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
Return multiple
1.78x1.78x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$205M
Revenue
$365.3M
Commercial gap
+$160.3M
Budget: $205M • Revenue: $365.3M • Commercial gap: +$160.3M ROI +78%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.

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Director: Christopher Nolan

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1Where can I watch Tenet movie?
Tenet is available on streaming platforms including Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV. You can choose the platform available in your region to subscribe and watch the film.
2What is the duration of Tenet movie?
The film duration is 150 minutes (approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes). It's a lengthy film that requires high concentration to understand its complex plot.
3What is the appropriate age group for watching Tenet?
Tenet is classified as an action and thriller film with combat scenes and dangerous stunts. It is recommended for adults and teenagers aged 13 and above.
4Who is the director of Tenet?
Tenet is directed by renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan, famous for his complex and intelligent films such as Inception and Interstellar. The film was released in 2020.
5What is Tenet movie plot summary?
The story follows an anonymous spy who discovers that time itself has become a weapon in a chaotic and mysterious world. The world is collapsing in reverse speed while the future threatens the present in an intricately plotted battle.
6Who are the main cast of Tenet?
The film stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, and Dimple Kapadia. It brings together international stars and talented actors.

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