The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons.The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons.The eccentric members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly gather under the same roof for various reasons.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 11 wins & 46 nominations total
Alec Baldwin
- Narrator
- (voice)
Irina Gorovaia
- Young Margot Tenenbaum
- (as Irene Gorovaia)
Arianna Turturro
- Young Richie Tenenbaum
- (as Amedeo Turturro)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe hand that is seen with the BB lodged between its knuckles is not Ben Stiller's, but Andrew Wilson's, brother of Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson. When they were children, Owen fired a BB gun at Andrew's hand and the BB has been there ever since.
- GoofsArtist Elliott Puckette's name is badly misspelled in the credits (her paintings appear in the film).
- Crazy creditsThe film title first appears on a library book being checked out, then several of the books are seen, and finally the book cover becomes a title card.
- Alternate versionsThe version shown at the New York Film Festival and some other pre-release screenings used the original Beatles version of "Hey Jude" for the opening introduction. The final version used a new instrumental recording of the song arranged by Mark Mothersbaugh and performed by his Mutato Muzika Orchestra.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002)
- SoundtracksHey Jude
Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Published by Sony/ATV Tunes LLC
Produced by Mark Mothersbaugh
Performed by The Mutato Muzika Orchestra
Featured review
I think if someone tries to watch a Wes Anderson film, they have to have a certain kind mind to understand the real meaning of them. After being awed by the Royal Tenenbaums, I left with a certain kind of joy that only a great film can give me. It's like flying an electric kite, it's that hard of a buzz. As I began my travel down the stairs of the theater, I heard this couple talking about how stupid the movie was, and how they are going to ask for a refund. I suddenly smiled, because I hoped that they would get one. I think that I got something out of the film that they didn't. That inside the frames of the movie I felt like I was in good company and had a understanding for the material that they didn't. What is so good about the Royal Tenenbaums? The great detail in every frame, from the costumes (and they really are costumes)to the design of Chas, Margot, and Richie rooms and the house. This is brilliant film on every level, a delight for the senses and for the mind. This movie makes you think, and without giving too much away there is a lot of surprises that come from the characters dialogue and their past. High kudos go to Luke Wilson, I loved his performance as the suffering Richie. If you loved Rushmore, there is no doubt that you will love this film because it is at par with it, except that its a bit darker in tone. I think its funny that way that people look at film, we each love or hate a film based on our own perception(and mind there are people who just watch film for entertainment). So if you have a complicated mind and you enjoy watching a challenging film, then the Royal Tenenbaums is for you. As for me, I plan on watching it again so I find more things to love about it. Thank you Wes Anderson, so much. You made laugh, you made me smile and I cried. A thousand times, thank you!
- killergawp
- Dec 26, 2001
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24 Frames From Wes Anderson Films
24 Frames From Wes Anderson Films
Explore the memorable career of Wes Anderson through 24 stills from his movies.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Los excéntricos Tenenbaums
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $21,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $52,364,010
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $276,981
- Dec 16, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $71,442,210
- Runtime1 hour 50 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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