Tenet
“Time runs out.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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John David Washington
Protagonist
Robert Pattinson
Neil
Elizabeth Debicki
Kat
Kenneth Branagh
Sator
Dimple Kapadia
Priya
Michael Caine
Crosby
Martin Donovan
Fay
Fiona Dourif
Wheeler
Yuri Kolokolnikov
Volkov
Himesh Patel
Mahir
Clémence Poésy
Barbara
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Ives
Laurie Shepherd
Max
Anthony Molinari
Rohan
Juhan Ulfsak
Passenger
Jefferson Hall
Well-dressed Man
Ivo Uukkivi
Uniformed Official
Andrew Howard
Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 15, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$205M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$365.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.78x
+$160.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Nolan
- Original Score
- Ludwig Göransson
- Original Title
- Tenet
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Estonian, Russian, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Budget
- $205M
- Worldwide Gross
- $365.3M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Syncopy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan
Ludwig Göransson
Hoyte van Hoytema, Hans Bjerno
Jennifer Lame
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Thomas Hayslip
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nolan
Writer
Christopher Nolan
Producer
Emma Thomas
Producer
Hoyte van Hoytema
Director of Photography
Jennifer Lame
Editor
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
Nathan Crowley
Production Design
George Cottle
Stunt Coordinator
Christopher Nolan
Director
Andrew Jackson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Lockley
Visual Effects Supervisor
Vanessa Rael
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tenet
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tenet about?
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.
Who directed Tenet?
Tenet was directed by Christopher Nolan.
Who stars in Tenet?
The principal cast of Tenet includes John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh, Dimple Kapadia.
When was Tenet released and how long is it?
Tenet was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tenet?
Tenet had a reported production budget of $205M and grossed $365.3M at the worldwide box office (1.78 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Tenet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tenet was composed by Ludwig Göransson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tenet?
Tenet holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).