Tetro movie poster

Tetro

2009 · 2h 7m · Released

R Drama

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.8 The Movie Database
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N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Tetro

Streaming now in the United States on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Official Trailer
The First 3 Minutes
Mihai Malaimare Jr - The Cinematography
How to Make Movies
Let's Sing a Song Together
Osvaldo Golijov - Music Born from the Film
Maribel Verdú - Acting from Within
Alden Ehrenreich - Getting the Part

Top cast and crew

Francis Ford Coppola Director
Vincent Gallo Angelo 'Tetro' Tetrocini
Alden Ehrenreich Bennie Tetrocini
Maribel Verdú Miranda
Klaus Maria Brandauer Carlo
Silvia Pérez Silvana
Rodrigo de la Serna José
Érica Rivas Ana
Mike Amigorena Abelardo
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Frequently asked questions about Tetro

Where can I watch Tetro in the United States?

Tetro is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, Hoopla, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Tetro for free?

Tetro streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Tetro?

Tetro scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Tetro?

Tetro stars Vincent Gallo, Alden Ehrenreich, Maribel Verdú, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and Silvia Pérez. Francis Ford Coppola is the director.

How long is Tetro?

Tetro runs 2h 7m (127 minutes).

When did Tetro come out?

Tetro was released on June 11, 2009.

Which studio made Tetro?

Tetro was produced by American Zoetrope, Zoetropa Argentina, and Tornasol Media in the United States, Argentina, and Spain.

What was the budget for Tetro?

Tetro was made on a budget of $15,000,000.

How much did Tetro make at the box office?

Tetro grossed $2,852,915 worldwide, against a budget of $15,000,000.

What languages is Tetro in?

Tetro is in Spanish, French, and English, and its original language is English.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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