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Tenet 2020

“Time runs out.”

★ 7.2/10 · 11,244 votes PG-13 ActionThrillerScience Fiction Released
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What is Tenet?

The film "Tenet" is a 2020 action, thriller, and science fiction movie. The story takes place in a twilight world of international espionage, where a CIA operative, known as The Protagonist, is recruited by a mysterious organization.

Type
Film
Year
2020
Status
Released
Runtime
150 minutes
Release date
Aug 22, 2020
Original language
EN
Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Syncopy
Budget
$205,000,000
Revenue
$365,304,105
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
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The film "Tenet" is a 2020 action, thriller, and science fiction movie. The story takes place in a twilight world of international espionage, where a CIA operative, known as The Protagonist, is recruited by a mysterious organization. Armed with only one word, Tenet, the Protagonist embarks on a mission to prevent a catastrophic event. The film explores a concept of time inversion, where events unfold in a non-linear fashion. The Protagonist's mission is to prevent a ruthless individual from using this technology to cause chaos. The movie features a complex plot that challenges traditional notions of time and space. Christopher Nolan directed the film, which was released in theaters during the pandemic.

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Should you watch it?

“A secret agent battles to prevent global catastrophe within a reality that defies time.”

Reasons to watch
  • ambitious visual scope
  • original narrative concept
Keep in mind
  • complex plot structure
  • dense sound mixing

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes espionage thrillers that challenge your perception of time.

The film contains sustained sequences of intense action and violence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the film?

The story follows a protagonist tasked with saving the world using a single word as his guide.

What genre is this movie?

It is an international espionage thriller.

Does the film involve time travel?

The narrative involves a concept described as something beyond real time.

Is the plot easy to follow?

The story unfolds in a complex manner that explores unconventional temporal mechanics.

What is the protagonist's name?

The character is referred to simply as the Protagonist.