The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
A family of former prodigies navigates two decades of betrayal and disaster with witty, absurdist humor.
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.
How intense is The Royal Tenenbaums?
The Royal Tenenbaums has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What The Royal Tenenbaums feels like
- Tone
- melancholywhimsicaldarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
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Is The Royal Tenenbaums for you?
Is The Royal Tenenbaums scary?
No. The Royal Tenenbaums is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Royal Tenenbaums gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Royal Tenenbaums sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Royal Tenenbaums OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Royal Tenenbaums?
The Royal Tenenbaums runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The Royal Tenenbaums?
The Royal Tenenbaums is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Royal Tenenbaums have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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