The Tenant
1976, English. Directed by Roman Polanski.
Apartment for rent: Quiet building. Furnished. 2 rooms. Previous tenant committed suicide.
A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in Paris where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The Tenant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- Roman PolanskiTrelkovsky
- Isabelle AdjaniStella
- Melvyn DouglasMonsieur Zy
- Jo Van FleetMadame Dioz
- Bernard FressonScope
- Shelley WintersConcierge
- Lila KedrovaMadame Gaderian
- Claude DauphinHusband at accident
- Claude PiépluNeighbour
- RufusGeorges Badar
- Romain BouteilleSimon
- Gérard JugnotOffice Clerk
Details
- Released
- 26 May 1976
- Original title
- Le locataire
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Gérard Brach, Roman Polanski
- Box office
- $5.1M
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What The Tenant is based on
The Tenant is based on The Tenant (1964) by Roland Topor.
1964
The Tenant
By Roland Topor
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The Tenant: quick answers
Is The Tenant worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 1,282 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tenant?
The Tenant runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does The Tenant have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tenant. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tenant parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Tenant is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Tenant on?
The Tenant isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tenant?
If you liked The Tenant, try Lost Highway, Farewell, My Lovely, Stranger on the Third Floor.
Who directed The Tenant?
The Tenant (1976) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Roman Polanski, Isabelle Adjani, Melvyn Douglas.
What is The Tenant based on?
The Tenant is based on The Tenant (1964) by Roland Topor.