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Tandem

1987Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A profoundly sad, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for scares, warmth or brutality.

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Story

Michel Mortez travels around France hosting a radio game show he created 25 years ago. He is famous among the average Frenchmen. Rivetot, his assistant and technician, always goes with him. He is the only one who knows what really lies under Mortez's appearance of a playful don Juan. When the program is canceled, Rivetot delays telling Mortez as long as possible...

Feels like

  • Bittersweet Character Study
  • Nostalgic Road Trip
  • Aging & Fame
  • Buddy Drama
  • Subtle Humor
  • Poignant & Reflective
  • French Cinema Classic
  • Endearing Performances
  • Mid-Life Crisis

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Patrice Leconte
Written by
Patrice Leconte, Patrick Dewolf
Produced by
Philippe Carcassonne, René Cleitman
Music by
François Bernheim

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 17, 1987 · 1 h 26 min · Comedy

Released
June 17, 1987
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tandem?"

Questions about Tandem

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tandem?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Tandem worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7).

Will Tandem make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Is Tandem plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Tandem in English?

French

No, it was made in French.