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Tango Libre

2012·Movie
1h 38min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

A prison guard is attracted to a woman at his weekly tango class. They meet again when she visits her husband in the prison where he works and he is drawn into her complicated romantic life. Meanwhile the prisoners are learning the tango.
Belgian CinemaPrison RomanceTango DancingComplex RelationshipsCharacter-DrivenSlow-Burn DramaUnconventional LovePsychological NuanceIntriguing Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tango Libre legally?

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Is Tango Libre worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Tango Libre?

1 h 38 min

Tango Libre runs 1 h 38 min.

Was Tango Libre a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$612,377

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $612,377 worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What language is Tango Libre in?

FrenchSpanish

It was made in French, with some Spanish. Produced in France, Belgium, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch Tango Libre?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tango Libre in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.