Tangerine

2015·Movie
1h 27min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and situational comedy

  • Dark Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

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About

Merry Christmas Eve, bitch

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.
Raw Contemporary DramaTransgender LivesVibrant Street OdysseyIndie CinemaFast-Paced & EnergeticUnflinching RealismLos Angeles SubcultureDarkly HumorousHeartfelt Friendship

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tangerine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tangerine legally?

Tangerine is included with a subscription to Hulu, Netflix, fuboTV, and Peacock in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tangerine worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tangerine rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Tangerine?

1 h 27 min

Tangerine runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tangerine?

Critics91
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Tangerine higher (91) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Tangerine a box office hit?

Budget$100,000
Box office$925,000

Yes, a big one. It cost about $100,000 to make and earned $925,000 worldwide, 9.3 times its budget.

What language is Tangerine in?

EnglishArmenian

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

In how many countries can I watch Tangerine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tangerine in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tangerine use?

O.O.C. Is Serious BusinessStepford SmilerReality Has No SubtitlesAsk a Stupid Question...Saying Too MuchRed-Light DistrictPerilous Marriage ProposalAerith and BobNo-Tell MotelInterplay of Sex and ViolenceTrans ChaserStreetwalkerand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Tangerine, including O.O.C. Is Serious Business, Stepford Smiler, Reality Has No Subtitles.

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