“THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS is embarrassed with riches, and richness. Anderson's ability to temper snap-to-attention precision with genuine warmth galvanizes every square inch of every lucidly composed frame.” - Jaime N. Christley, Slant
Sunday, July 12, 12:30 p.m. | Three gifted siblings slowly lose their brilliance following abandonment by their eccentric father during their adolescent years. Two decades later all the betrayal, failure, and disaster comes to the fore when the family reunites one winter in this absurdist comedy.
Awards & Nominations
2002 Berlin International Film Festival - Official Selection
2002 Academy Awards - Nominee, Best Original Screenplay
MUBI FEST CHICAGO | July 11–12, 2026
BETTER TOGETHER: A series of cinematic pairings that reflect and refract one another, exploring relationships as a shifting bond shaped by loyalty, desire, intimacy and power. Each film might echo or complicate the other, but they're always better together.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu