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2001 · 110 min · R

The Royal Tenenbaums

Directed by Wes Anderson · Comedy, Drama

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) is a Comedy film, directed by Wes Anderson set in New York City during the 1970s–2000s, in winter. It runs 110 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of family & loyalty, grief & loss, and redemption play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Mark Mothersbaugh
Cinematography
Robert D. Yeoman
Cast
Gene HackmanAnjelica HustonBen StillerGwyneth PaltrowLuke WilsonOwen WilsonBill MurrayDanny Glover

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s1990s2000s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Themes
Family & LoyaltyGrief & LossRedemption
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
MelancholicDarkly ComicHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Pure Fiction

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