Tetro (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7

Released in 2009, Tetro is a drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, running about 127 minutes. “Every family has a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bennie travels to Buenos Aires to find his long-missing older brother, a once-promising writer who is now a remnant of his former self. Bennie's discovery of his brother's near-finished play might hold the answer to understanding their shared past and renewing their bond.
Who’s in it. Tetro stars Vincent Gallo as Angelo 'Tetro' Tetrocini, Alden Ehrenreich as Bennie Tetrocini, Maribel Verdú as Miranda and Klaus Maria Brandauer as Carlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Tetro has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tetro page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tetro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tetro (2009)?
- In US, Tetro is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tetro worth watching?
- Tetro holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tetro?
- Tetro stars Vincent Gallo, Alden Ehrenreich, Maribel Verdú, Klaus Maria Brandauer and Silvia Pérez.
- When was Tetro released?
- Tetro was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.
