Tetro(2009)
“Every family has a secret.”
Overview
In Buenos Aires, 17-year-old Bennie seeks out his estranged brother Tetro, a once-promising writer haunted by their family’s past. As Bennie uncovers Tetro’s hidden manuscript, old secrets and rivalries resurface, forcing both men to confront the truth about their father and the tangled legacy that tore their family apart.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
American Zoetrope
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Vincent Gallo
as Angelo 'Tetro' Tetrocini
Alden Ehrenreich
as Bennie Tetrocini
Maribel Verdú
as Miranda
Klaus Maria Brandauer
as Carlo
Silvia Pérez
as Silvana
Rodrigo de la Serna
as José
Érica Rivas
as Ana
Mike Amigorena
as Abelardo
Lucas Di Conza
as Young Tetro
Adriana Mastrángelo
as Ángela
Leticia Brédice
as Josefina
Sofía Gala Castiglione
as María Luisa
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
American Zoetrope • Zoetropa Argentina • Tornasol Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tetro?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Tetro (2009).
What is Tetro about?▼
In Buenos Aires, 17-year-old Bennie seeks out his estranged brother Tetro, a once-promising writer haunted by their family’s past. As Bennie uncovers Tetro’s hidden manuscript, old secrets and rivalries resurface, forcing both men to confront the truth about their father and the tangled legacy that tore their family apart.
Who directed Tetro?▼
Tetro was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 2009. It is a drama film.
How long is Tetro?▼
Tetro has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
Who stars in Tetro?▼
The cast of Tetro includes Vincent Gallo as Angelo 'Tetro' Tetrocini, Alden Ehrenreich as Bennie Tetrocini, Maribel Verdú as Miranda, Klaus Maria Brandauer as Carlo, Silvia Pérez as Silvana and more.
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