Tennessee (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Tennessee is a 2009 drama directed by Aaron Woodley. It earned $16,100 worldwide. Critics gave it 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Director
- Aaron Woodley
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vivendi Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tennessee About?
The premise of Tennessee without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Three individuals seeking redemption and self-discovery set out on a moving road trip. They journey to confront their difficult past and find a father figure who may hold the answers to their uncertain futures. Along the way, they offer each other support and understanding, developing an unexpected connection that helps them face their personal struggles and ultimately find a path towards healing and a hopeful future.
Tennessee Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- road trip adventure
- road trip
- abusive husband
- singing
- state in title
- one word title
- location in title
- terminal illness
- brother brother relationship
- tennessee
The Director of Tennessee
Directed by Aaron Woodley.
- Director Aaron Woodley
More from Aaron Woodley
More films directed by Aaron Woodley, best-rated first: Arctic Dogs, Rhinoceros Eyes, Spark: A Space Tail and The Entitled.
Tennessee Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Tennessee 35% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 35% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 32% User score
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Tennessee Plot Summary
What happens in Tennessee from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the spring of 1993, a young Carter and his girlfriend Laurel discover that Carter’s mom has been physically abused again by his father. This brutal pattern propels them to make a fragile, hopeful decision: Carter will leave Tennessee with his mom and his younger brother, Ellis, seeking safety and a chance at a new start. The story then shifts forward to 2007, when a grown-up Carter learns that Ellis has acute leukemia. Ellis reveals that they might need to return to Tennessee for a bone marrow match for his transplant, since Carter is not a match and their mother is no longer alive.
Full summary
The whole story of Tennessee, scene by scene
Tennessee Box Office
Tennessee grossed $16,100 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.1K
- US & Canada
- $16.1K
Tennessee Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tennessee.
How Well Do You Know Tennessee?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What illness does Ellis suffer from in the film?
Cars in Tennessee
11 cars on screen, including the 1982 Dodge Diplomat and the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1982 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1995 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1967 Ford Mustang Important role -
2004 Ford Taurus Important role
Tennessee Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “טנסי” and “田纳西”.
- Also known as
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- טנסי
- 田纳西
- Теннессі
- 田納西
Seen Tennessee?
Movies Like Tennessee
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Redemption Road, Virginia Minnesota and Lake City.
Tennessee FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Tennessee, each answered in a sentence.
When was Tennessee released?
Tennessee was released on June 5, 2009.
Who directed Tennessee?
Tennessee was directed by Aaron Woodley.
More films by Aaron Woodley How much did Tennessee make at the box office?
Tennessee grossed $16,100 worldwide.
How is Tennessee rated?
Tennessee has 35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 32% on TMDB.
Does Tennessee have a post-credit scene?
No. Tennessee has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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