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Movie Info

Release Date: May 26, 1976
Runtime: 126 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama Thriller Mystery
Budget: $0
Revenue: $5,100,000
Original Language: French
Status: Released
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Critic Scores
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85%
Tomatometer
71
71/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
1,221 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
51,154 votes
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The Tenant

1976

"His sanctuary becomes a living nightmare."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El inquilino? 🇩🇪 DE: Der Mieter? 🇮🇹 IT: L'inquilino del terzo piano? 🇰🇷 KO: 테넌트? 🇷🇺 RU: Жилец? All international titles (9) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $0
Revenue: $5,100,000
Profit $5,100,000

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Keywords

#paris, france 85 #suicide 75 #psychopath 61 #psychological thriller 50 #paranoia 47 #neighbor 27 #hallucination 26 #identity 18 #psychological horror 17 #cross dressing 8 #identity crisis 6 #apartment building 5 #descent into madness 4 #lodger 3 #handjob 3

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Tenant

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  • Roman Polanski not only starred in the film but also directed it, showcasing his unique perspective as both an actor and filmmaker.

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  • The apartment building used for filming was a real location in Paris, and the claustrophobic environment contributed significantly to the film's unsettling atmosphere.

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  • Isabelle Adjani's character is often interpreted as a representation of the protagonist's fractured psyche, adding depth to the film's themes of paranoia and isolation.

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  • In a scene where the protagonist looks out the window, a continuity error occurs as the position of the curtain changes between shots.

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  • The film features a haunting score composed by Philippe Sarde, which plays a crucial role in enhancing the film's tense and mysterious atmosphere.

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  • The Tenant shares thematic elements with Polanski's earlier films, particularly in the exploration of identity and paranoia, drawing a connection to works like Repulsion and Rosemary's Baby.

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