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The Royal Tenenbaums

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2001 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar and it was a solid box office hit. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart, emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.5 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: American Film Institute. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globes: Best Actor – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 1 BAFTA and 1 DGA Award. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $71 million worldwide on a $21 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 509K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Wes Anderson

  • Gene HackmanRoyal Tenenbaum
  • Anjelica HustonEtheline Tenenbaum
  • Ben StillerChas Tenenbaum
  • Gwyneth PaltrowMargot Tenenbaum
  • Luke WilsonRichie Tenenbaum
  • Owen WilsonEli Cash
  • Bill MurrayRaleigh St. Clair
  • Danny GloverHenry Sherman
  • Seymour CasselDusty
  • Kumar PallanaPagoda