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The Tango Lesson

1997·Movie
1h 40min

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No stream option in US yet.

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On a trip to Paris Sally meets Pablo, a tango dancer. He starts teaching her to dance then she returns to London to work on some "projects". She visits Buenos Aires and learns more from Pablo's friends. Sally and Pablo meet again but this time their relationship changes, she realises they want different things from each other. On a trip to Buenos Aires they cement their friendship.
Tango as MetaphorAutobiographical DramaDirector as ProtagonistCross-Cultural RelationshipCreative ProcessPassionate DanceLondon & Buenos AiresPersonal ExplorationRelationship Dynamics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Tango Lesson legally?

You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Tango Lesson worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Tango Lesson?

1 h 40 min

The Tango Lesson runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Tango Lesson?

Critics59
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate The Tango Lesson higher (73) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Tango Lesson in?

EnglishGermanFrenchSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, French, Spanish. Produced in Argentina, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Tango Lesson?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Tango Lesson in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.