The Tenant (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1976, The Tenant is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 126 minutes. “How could he escape from his nightmares?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in France where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.
Who’s in it. The Tenant stars Roman Polanski as Trelkovsky, Isabelle Adjani as Stella, Melvyn Douglas as Monsieur Zy and Bernard Fresson as Scope, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Tenant has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tenant page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tenant tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tenant (1976)?
- In US, The Tenant is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tenant worth watching?
- The Tenant holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Tenant?
- The Tenant stars Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas, Bernard Fresson and Shelley Winters.
- When was The Tenant released?
- The Tenant was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.