Cast members from The Royal Tenenbaums stand together outside a large house. They are all posing in a formal group portrait.

The Royal Tenenbaums

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  • Playhouse
  • Run time: 109 minutes Subject to change
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Estranged prodigy siblings reunite amid eccentric patriarch’s return

USA | 2001 | English | Comedy / Drama | MA15+

Wes Anderson’s meticulous aesthetic is one again at the fore in this tragicomic deep dive into family dysfunction.

Gene Hackman gives one of his best late-career performances as the charming but irredeemable patriarch, surrounded by a firecracker cast,  including Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and Like Wilson, all clad in iconic Anderson wardrobe.

After 25 years of separation and divergent paths, the prodigious Tenenbaums find themselves reunited under one roof. As they navigate this unexpected homecoming, each must confront unresolved wounds and determine whether reconciliation - with each other and with themselves - remains within reach.

A masterclass in contemporary American cinema, The Royal Tenenbaums walks a fine line between melancholy and deadpan humour, all to startling effect - soundtracked by Nico, Elliott Smith and The Ramones.

Presented by Sydney Opera House

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Wes Anderson’s finest and funniest movie

The Guardian

The Royal Tenenbaums isn't just Wes Anderson's best film, it's one of the best films of all-time.

InSession Films

Cast and credits

Director Wes Anderson 
Royal TenenbaumGene Hackman 
Etheline Tenenbaum Anjelica Huston
Chas Tenenbaum Ben Stiller
Margot Tenenbaum Gwyneth Paltrow
Richie Tenenbaum Luke Wilson
Eli Cash Owen Wilson
Raleigh St. Clair Bill Murray
Henry Sherman Danny Glover

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Address

Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia

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The Opera House is a 7-10 minute walk from Circular Quay, and is easily accessible by car, train, ferry, lightrail, bus, bike and on foot.

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Playhouse

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