Tenet (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2020, Tenet is an action, thriller and science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 150 minutes. “Time runs out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.
Who’s in it. Tenet stars John David Washington as The Protagonist, Robert Pattinson as Neil, Elizabeth Debicki as Kat and Kenneth Branagh as Andrei Sator, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Tenet has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $365.3M 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 Tenet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenet tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenet (2020)?
- In US, Tenet 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 Tenet worth watching?
- Tenet holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tenet?
- Tenet stars John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh and Dimple Kapadia.
- When was Tenet released?
- Tenet was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.