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Last Tango in Paris

1972Movie2 h 9 minNC-17

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic776.5Rotten Tomatoes81%75%

An explicitly sexual, profoundly sad drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and direction.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Story

When you see a love story, it's only a movie. When you feel it with every nerve in your body, it's a masterpiece.

A recently widowed American begins an anonymous sexual relationship with a young Parisian woman.

Feels like

  • Erotic Drama
  • Psychological Intensity
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Controversial Classic
  • Visceral Performance
  • Existential Despair
  • Bertolucci Masterpiece
  • Sensual & Raw
  • Tragic Romance

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Bernardo Bertolucci
Written by
Bernardo Bertolucci, Franco Arcalli
Produced by
Alberto Grimaldi
Music by
Gato Barbieri

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Facts

December 15, 1972 · 2 h 9 min · NC-17

Released
December 15, 1972
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, French
Made in
France, Italy
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$36 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

No-Tell Motel, Big "NO!", Ms. Fanservice +9

  • No-Tell Motel
  • Big "NO!"
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Manly Tears
  • Right Through His Pants
  • Love Triangle
  • Sex for Solace
  • Instant Seduction
  • Rape as Drama
  • Hollywood Atheist
  • Politically Incorrect Hero

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Last Tango in Paris?"

Questions about Last Tango in Paris

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Last Tango in Paris?

The RokuKanopyFawesome

In the United States, Last Tango in Paris is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Last Tango in Paris worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (69).

Is Last Tango in Paris good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Last Tango in Paris plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Last Tango in Paris a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$36 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 28.9 times its budget.

Is Last Tango in Paris in English?

ItalianEnglishFrench

No, it was made in Italian, with some English and French.

What tropes does Last Tango in Paris use?

No-Tell MotelBig "NO!"Ms. FanserviceClingy Jealous GirlManly TearsRight Through His PantsLove TriangleSex for SolaceInstant SeductionRape as DramaHollywood AtheistPolitically Incorrect Heroand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including No-Tell Motel, Big "NO!", and Ms. Fanservice.