The Tenant (1976)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,212 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1976-05-26
Runtime: 126 minutes
Where to watch The Tenant
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in Paris where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.
The Tenant parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this Polanski psychological thriller depicts a man's paranoid descent into madness, including a suicide and disturbing content.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes suicide and a psychological descent into madness/paranoia, per keywords.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Contains cross-dressing and explicit sexual content noted in keywords.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Roman Polanski as Trelkovsky
- Isabelle Adjani as Stella
- Melvyn Douglas as Monsieur Zy
- Jo Van Fleet as Madame Dioz
- Bernard Fresson as Scope
- Shelley Winters as Concierge
- Lila Kedrova as Madame Gaderian
- Claude Dauphin as Husband at accident
- Claude Piéplu as Neighbour
- Rufus as Georges Badar
The Tenant FAQ
Is The Tenant good?
The Tenant has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,212 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Tenant?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is The Tenant OK for kids?
The Tenant is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this Polanski psychological thriller depicts a man's paranoid descent into madness, including a suicide and disturbing content.