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The Tailor of Panama

2001·Movie
1h 49min·R

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Romance4
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Crime, politics, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

In a place this treacherous, what a good spy needs is a spy of his own.

A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a nefarious past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The tailor also has a wife, who works for the Panamanian president and a huge debt. The mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Canal.
Spy ThrillerPolitical IntrigueSatiricalDeceptionEspionagePanamaBlack ComedySuspensefulCunning

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Where can I stream The Tailor of Panama legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tailor of Panama worth watching?

65
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Tailor of Panama rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is The Tailor of Panama?

1 h 49 min

The Tailor of Panama runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tailor of Panama?

Critics71
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Tailor of Panama higher (71) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Tailor of Panama a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$28 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Tailor of Panama in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Tailor of Panama?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tailor of Panama in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Tailor of Panama use?

Batman GambitSnowball LieReassigned to AntarcticaAttempted RapeGeneral RipperFunny Background EventFlashbackBinocular ShotThe ChessmasterBriefcase Full of MoneyInterchangeable Asian CulturesXanatos Speed Chessand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Tailor of Panama, including Batman Gambit, Snowball Lie, Reassigned to Antarctica.