The Ungrateful Tenant
“An anxious renter's housing nightmare becomes a slapstick odyssey.”
Synopsis
It’s 2026 Auckland, New Zealand, through the black-and-white lens of the German expressionist silent era. If it weren't for the online group chat and the overused electric heater, the city’s 100-year-old bungalows with no insulation would make you believe it’s the 1920s. The Ungrateful Tenant follows an anxiety-ridden millennial renter who dreams of one day buying his own house. When his paranoid frustration comes to a head, he kicks out his ‘nightmare’ flatmate, only to be struck back by instant karma, sending him on a cursed odyssey in and out of flats across Auckland. Experience the brutal absurdity of the housing crisis in slapstick fashion.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conor Bowden
- Screenplay & Story
- Conor Bowden
- Original Score
- Joshua Worthington-Church
- Original Title
- The Ungrateful Tenant
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conor Bowden
Conor Bowden
Joshua Worthington-Church
Conor Bowden
Conor Bowden, Annabel Kean, Callum Devlin, Mary-Lyn Chambers
Department Leadership Roster
Conor Bowden
Writer
Conor Bowden
Director
Conor Bowden
Producer
Conor Bowden
Director of Photography
Annabel Kean
Producer
Callum Devlin
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ungrateful Tenant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ungrateful Tenant about?
It’s 2026 Auckland, New Zealand, through the black-and-white lens of the German expressionist silent era. If it weren't for the online group chat and the overused electric heater, the city’s 100-year-old bungalows with no insulation would make you believe it’s the 1920s. The Ungrateful Tenant follows an anxiety-ridden millennial renter who dreams of one day buying his own house. When his paranoid frustration comes to a head, he kicks out his ‘nightmare’ flatmate, only to be struck back by instant karma, sending him on a cursed odyssey in and out of flats across Auckland. Experience the brutal absurdity of the housing crisis in slapstick fashion.
Who directed The Ungrateful Tenant?
The Ungrateful Tenant was directed by Conor Bowden.
Who stars in The Ungrateful Tenant?
The principal cast of The Ungrateful Tenant includes Conor Bowden, Tim Earl, Conan Hayes, Carmel McGlone, Justin Rogers.
When was The Ungrateful Tenant released and how long is it?
The Ungrateful Tenant was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ungrateful Tenant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ungrateful Tenant was composed by Joshua Worthington-Church.