The film tells the story of an unusual family of Tenenbaums. Each family members has unique abilities. For example, Chas has already made great strides in the financial sector at the age of 10, Richie is a gifted tennis player, Margo became a decade-known playwright writer. Children have grown up and fluttered from the parent nest. All members of the family gather again as they learn that their father is suffering from an incurable disease and has only 6 month left. Within this time, Royal will try to catch up and spend with his children as much time as possible.