Tenet Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

It’s time for a new protagonist

Amy Renner

Last modified: Aug. 31, 2020

Tenet

Release Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020 Theaters

Director: Christopher Nolan

Starring: Robert Pattinson • Elizabeth Debicki • John David Washington • Aaron Johnson • Kenneth Branagh

PG-13 Action 2 hrs, 0 m

3.3 / 5.0

90% WILL SEE 10% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: John David Washington is the new Protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s original sci-fi action spectacle “Tenet.” 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. Not time travel. Inversion.

Action Drama Thriller

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Who is making Tenet – Crew List

A look at Tenet behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Christopher Nolan last helmed Oppenheimer and Dunkirk. The film's writer Christopher Nolan last penned Oppenheimer and Dunkirk.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Screenwriter: Christopher Nolan
Producers: Christopher Nolan
Emma Thomas

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Tenet

Key Facts

Warner Bros. Pictures pushed the release date back two weeks to July 31st (6/14/2020).
Being filmed in seven countries using a mix of Imax and 70mm film (5/22/19).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2020

Completed

Changed Tenet movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2019

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Jan 2019

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violence and intense action
Runtime: 2 hrs, 0 m
Tagline: It’s time for a new protagonist
Also known as: Next Christopher Nolan Film
Language: English

Tenet Trailers and Clips

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Tenet Release Date: When was the film released?

Tenet was released in nationwide movie theaters on Thursday, September 3 , 2020. There were one other movie released on the same date, including Love, Guaranteed.

The estimated home release date for Tenet is currently being determined. Stay tuned!