Tenn (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 3

Released in 2017, Tenn is a notable film directed by James Franco, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom (Tennessee) Williams, an aspiring writer in his 20s, lives with and negligent father. Tom attempts to maintain peace in the family while also dealing with his depressed and anti-social sister. Struggling against the societal pressures and expectations of him, Tennessee is determined to hone in on his artistic talent and achieve greatness. Directed by James Franco, Tenn focuses on a young Tennessee Williams struggling to find his voice and at the same time his true self as a gay man in 1930's St. Louis.
Who’s in it. Tenn stars Jacob Loeb as Tom Williams, Nina Ljeti as Rose Williams, Matthew Josten as Dakin Williams and Scott Haze as Jim Connor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Tenn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenn page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenn (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tenn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tenn worth watching?
- Tenn holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tenn?
- Tenn stars Jacob Loeb, Nina Ljeti, Matthew Josten, Scott Haze and Beth Grant.
- When was Tenn released?
- Tenn was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.