The Royal Tenenbaums (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2001, The Royal Tenenbaums is a comedy and drama film directed by Wes Anderson, running about 110 minutes. “Family isn't a word ... It's a sentence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.
Who’s in it. The Royal Tenenbaums stars Gene Hackman as Royal Tenenbaum, Anjelica Huston as Etheline Tenenbaum, Ben Stiller as Chassie Tenenbaum and Gwyneth Paltrow as Margot Helen Tenenbaum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Royal Tenenbaums has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $71.4M 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 The Royal Tenenbaums page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Tenenbaums tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)?
- In US, The Royal Tenenbaums 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 The Royal Tenenbaums worth watching?
- The Royal Tenenbaums holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Royal Tenenbaums?
- The Royal Tenenbaums stars Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow and Luke Wilson.
- When was The Royal Tenenbaums released?
- The Royal Tenenbaums was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.