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The Tango Lesson (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Tango Lesson is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Sally Potter, starring Pablo Verón. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 1998. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

IMDb rating
6.7/10
worldwide gross
$1.1M
award nomination
1
Metascore
65
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The Tango Lesson (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Sally Potter
Genres
Drama , Romance , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tango Lesson About?

The premise of The Tango Lesson without spoilers.

A struggling filmmaker seeks inspiration and finds it through tango lessons with a captivating Argentine dancer. Their collaboration evolves beyond the dance floor, becoming a nuanced exploration of artistic creation, personal identity, and the delicate balance between control and surrender. The intense connection they forge intertwines their lives as they delve into the complexities of their craft and themselves.

The Tango Lesson Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Tango Lesson Cast

Pablo Verón stars in The Tango Lesson. Directed by Sally Potter.

From the director

More from Sally Potter

More films directed by Sally Potter, best-rated first: The Party, Orlando, Ginger & Rosa and Yes.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Tango Lesson Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Tango Lesson 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.

Box office

The Tango Lesson Box Office

The Tango Lesson grossed $1.1 million worldwide.

1997 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.1M

US & Canada
$1.1M
Awards

The Tango Lesson Awards & Nominations

The Tango Lesson earned 1 award nomination, including Best Film Not in the English Language at the BAFTA 1998.

1 nomination1 ceremony

  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 1998 1 nomination
    • Nominated Best Film Not in the English Language
Videos

The Tango Lesson Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Tango Lesson.

The Tango Lesson Trailer 1997
Details

The Tango Lesson Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “La leçon de tango” and “La lección de tango”.

Also known as
  • La leçon de tango
  • La lección de tango
  • درس التانغو
  • Lezioni di tango
  • 探戈课
  • Tango-Fieber
  • Урок танго
  • Lekcja tanga
  • Урок по танго
  • 탱고 레슨
  • Tango Dersi

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FAQ

The Tango Lesson FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Tango Lesson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tango Lesson?

The Tango Lesson runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Tango Lesson released?

The Tango Lesson was released on November 14, 1997.

Who directed The Tango Lesson?

The Tango Lesson was directed by Sally Potter.

More films by Sally Potter

Who is in the cast of The Tango Lesson?

The Tango Lesson stars Pablo Verón.

How much did The Tango Lesson make at the box office?

The Tango Lesson grossed $1.1 million worldwide.

How is The Tango Lesson rated?

The Tango Lesson has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Was The Tango Lesson nominated for any awards?

The Tango Lesson received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does The Tango Lesson have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tango Lesson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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