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Tenet (2020)

โ€œTime runs out.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 11,579 votes 2h 30m pg-13 ActionThrillerScience-fiction

#64 of 234 films from 2020 #473 of 2168 in action

Directed by Christopher Nolan ยท Written by Christopher Nolan

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Overview

Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Cast

John David Washingtonas Protagonist
Robert Pattinsonas Neil
Elizabeth Debickias Kat
Kenneth Branaghas Sator
Dimple Kapadiaas Priya
Himesh Patelas Mahir
Michael Caineas Crosby
Aaron Taylor-Johnsonas Ives
Clรฉmence Poรฉsyas Barbara
Martin Donovanas Fay
Yuri Kolokolnikovas Volkov
Anthony Molinarias Rohan
Laurie Shepherdas Max
Fiona Dourifas Wheeler

Facts

Release dateAugust 22, 2020
Runtime150 min (2h 30m) โ€” longer as the 2020 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$205,000,000
Box office$365,304,105 (1.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt6723592

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Questions

How long is Tenet?
Tenet runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
Is Tenet worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 11,579 votes, which places it #64 of 234 films released in 2020 in this index (top 73%) and #473 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Tenet?
Tenet was directed by Christopher Nolan. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Interstellar (2014), The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010).
Who stars in Tenet?
John David Washington as Protagonist; Robert Pattinson as Neil; Elizabeth Debicki as Kat; Kenneth Branagh as Sator; Dimple Kapadia as Priya; Himesh Patel as Mahir.
What is Tenet rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tenet?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/28226.

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