Tetro
2009, English. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Every family has a secret.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Tetro
Tetro is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Francis Ford CoppolaDirector
- Vincent GalloAngelo 'Tetro' Tetrocini
- Alden EhrenreichBennie Tetrocini
- Maribel VerdúMiranda
- Klaus Maria BrandauerCarlo
- Silvia PérezSilvana
- Rodrigo de la SernaJosé
- Érica RivasAna
- Mike AmigorenaAbelardo
- Lucas Di ConzaYoung Tetro
- Adriana MastrángeloÁngela
- Leticia BrédiceJosefina
- Sofía Gala CastiglioneMaría Luisa
Details
- Released
- 11 June 2009
- Country
- United States of America, Argentina, Spain, Italy
- Written by
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $2.9M
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What Tetro is based on
Tetro is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Tetro: quick answers
Is Tetro worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Tetro?
Tetro runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Does Tetro have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Tetro. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Tetro parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tetro is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tetro on?
Tetro is streaming on Lionsgate+ in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tetro?
If you liked Tetro, try The Poseidon Adventure, White Squall, Cassandra's Dream.
Who directed Tetro?
Tetro (2009) was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and stars Vincent Gallo, Alden Ehrenreich, Maribel Verdú.
What is Tetro based on?
Tetro is adapted from a novel.