The Tenants (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2006, The Tenants is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Danny Green, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of a Jewish novelist, Harry Lesser, struggling to complete his latest work, and his antagonistic relationship with a black writer who moves in down the hall.

Who’s in it. The Tenants stars Dylan McDermott as Harry Lesser, Snoop Dogg as Willie Spearmint, Rose Byrne as Irene Bell and Seymour Cassel as Levenspiel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Tenants has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tenants page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Tenants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Tenants (2006)?
In US, The Tenants is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Tenants worth watching?
The Tenants holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Tenants?
The Tenants stars Dylan McDermott, Snoop Dogg, Rose Byrne, Seymour Cassel and Niki J. Crawford.
When was The Tenants released?
The Tenants was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.