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Cohen and Tate

1989Movie1 h 26 minR

CrimeThriller
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–55%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–55%

Summary

A boy kidnapped by two mismatched hitmen puts them at each other's throats while being driven to their employers, possibly to be killed. Cohen, an older professional becomes increasingly irritated with his partner Tate, a brutish killer, when their prisoner uses unnatural guile and resourcefulness to play them off against each other.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by
Eric Red
Written by
Eric Red
Produced by
Jeff Young
Music by
Bill Conti

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Facts

January 27, 1989 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
January 27, 1989
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$64,227
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Witless Protection Program, Supporting Protagonist, Evil vs. Evil +9

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Cohen and Tate?"

Questions about Cohen and Tate

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Where can I stream Cohen and Tate?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

In the United States, Cohen and Tate streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Cohen and Tate worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3).

What tropes does Cohen and Tate use?

Witless Protection ProgramSupporting ProtagonistEvil vs. EvilAffably EvilOh, Crap!Punch-Clock VillainVillain RespectLaughably EvilWorthy OpponentAlas, Poor VillainTook a Level in BadassBatman Gambitand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Witless Protection Program, Supporting Protagonist, and Evil vs. Evil.