Tenure
“He's having a mid-term crisis.”
Synopsis
Despite his outstanding intellect, associate professor Charlie Thurber is a chronic underachiever and has never received university tenure. Aided by his nutty best friend, Charlie launches a final effort to make the grade at Gray College. But a beautiful new teacher whose ascending star threatens to eclipse him shakes up Charlie's plans.
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Tenure - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-15
Top Cast
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Luke Wilson
Charlie Thurber
Gretchen Mol
Elaine Grasso
David Koechner
Jay Hadley
Sasha Alexander
Margaret
Bob Gunton
William Thurber
Rosemarie DeWitt
Beth
Michael Cudlitz
Tim
Andy Daly
Warren
Ellen Tobie
Professor Hannah Slocumb
Zach Selwyn
Buck
Hilary Pingle
Robin
Lily Holleman
Blair
Robert Farrior
Dave Bundy
Nina Hodoruk
PBS Telethon Host
Atif Lanier
Whales Basketball Player
William Bogert
Dean Leakey
Jeffrey Mowery
Business Schlump
Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 19, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Million
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Million
- Original Score
- John Frizzell
- Original Title
- Tenure
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- 120dB Films, Scion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Million
Mike Million
John Frizzell
Steve Yedlin
Tom McArdle
Julia Blackman, Tai Duncan, Paul Schiff, Richard Hull, Dominic Ianno
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Million
Director
Mike Million
Writer
Tai Duncan
Producer
Paul Schiff
Producer
Brendan McDonald
Producer
Steve Yedlin
Director of Photography
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Tom McArdle
Editor
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Teresa Binder Westby
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenure
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What is Tenure about?
Despite his outstanding intellect, associate professor Charlie Thurber is a chronic underachiever and has never received university tenure. Aided by his nutty best friend, Charlie launches a final effort to make the grade at Gray College. But a beautiful new teacher whose ascending star threatens to eclipse him shakes up Charlie's plans.
Who directed Tenure?
Tenure was directed by Mike Million.
Who stars in Tenure?
The principal cast of Tenure includes Luke Wilson, Gretchen Mol, David Koechner, Sasha Alexander, Bob Gunton.
When was Tenure released and how long is it?
Tenure was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Tenure make at the box office?
Tenure grossed $5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tenure?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tenure was composed by John Frizzell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tenure?
Tenure holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).