The Tenant
“Apartment for rent: Quiet building. Furnished. 2 rooms. Previous tenant committed suicide.”
A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in Paris where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.
Where to watch The Tenant in United States
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Where is The Tenant streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, alleskino Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About The Tenant
The Tenant is a 1976 English-language thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Roman Polanski. The cast is led by Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
The Tenant was produced by Marianne Productions and made in France. It was released on May 26, 1976, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roman Polanski
- Writers
- Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
- Release date
- May 26, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Marianne Productions
The Tenant cast & crew
The Tenant was directed by Roman Polanski and written by Gérard Brach and Roman Polanski.
The cast features Roman Polanski as Trelkovsky, Isabelle Adjani as Stella, Melvyn Douglas as Monsieur Zy, Jo Van Fleet as Madame Dioz, Bernard Fresson as Scope, and Shelley Winters as Concierge.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philippe Sarde, cinematography is by Sven Nykvist, and it was produced by Andrew Braunsberg and Hercules Bellville.
Is The Tenant worth watching?
The Tenant holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,239 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and drama, The Tenant is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Tenant
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Cast of The Tenant
Roman Polanski
Trelkovsky
Isabelle Adjani
Stella
Melvyn Douglas
Monsieur Zy
Jo Van Fleet
Madame Dioz
Bernard Fresson
Scope
Shelley Winters
Concierge
Lila Kedrova
Madame Gaderian
Claude Dauphin
Husband at accident
Claude Piéplu
Neighbour
Rufus
Georges Badar
Romain Bouteille
Simon
Gérard Jugnot
Office Clerk
The Tenant — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Tenant in United States?
The Tenant is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Tenant on Kanopy?
Yes — The Tenant is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Tenant in?
The Tenant is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Tenant?
The Tenant runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
▸What is The Tenant rated?
The Tenant is rated R. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 1,239 ratings.
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