Three to Tango (1999): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Three to Tango is a 1999 romantic comedy directed by Damon Santostefano, starring Neve Campbell, Matthew Perry and Dylan McDermott. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $10.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Damon Santostefano
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three to Tango About?
The premise of Three to Tango without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A straight-laced architect, Oscar, finds his life hilariously complicated when he's mistaken for a gay man. He's enlisted to spy on a tycoon's glamorous mistress, Amy, and as he gets to know her, he unexpectedly finds himself falling for her. This witty romantic comedy follows their developing connection amidst a tangled web of mistaken identity, lies, and plenty of laughter.
Three to Tango Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- pretending to be gay
- architect
- misunderstanding
- love triangle
- mistress
- confession
- adultery
- newspaper
- dutch angle
- teenage girl
- teenager
- kicked in the groin
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- kiss
- puking
- burnt food
- demanding an explanation
- the truth
- realizing the truth
- vomiting
- wealth
- homosexual character
- unfaithfulness
- gay character
- older man younger woman relationship
- infidelity
- extramarital affair
- discovering oneself
- farce comedy
- girl
- romantic comedy
- love
- reference to the buddha
- leg shaving
- interracial relationship
- hit in the groin
- chicago illinois
- football player
- glass blower
- closeted homosexual
- three word title
Three to Tango Cast
Neve Campbell leads the cast, with Matthew Perry and Dylan McDermott. Directed by Damon Santostefano.
- Director Damon Santostefano
Three to Tango Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Three to Tango 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
User score 6.9
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TMDB 57% User score
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Three to Tango Plot Summary
What happens in Three to Tango from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As architects, Oscar Novak and Peter Steinberg find themselves presented with an extraordinary opportunity to design an opulent cultural center for the influential businessman, Charles Newman. However, their journey quickly spirals into a series of misunderstandings and comedic mishaps. Unbeknownst to Oscar and Peter, Newman has devised a publicity stunt that positions them against their former colleagues, the esteemed Decker and Strauss. Upon their introduction, Newman mistakenly believes that Oscar and Peter are in a romantic relationship, an assumption that proves particularly challenging for straight Oscar, while Peter openly embraces his sexuality.
Full summary
The whole story of Three to Tango, scene by scene
Three to Tango Box Office & Budget
Three to Tango grossed $10.6 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 53% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$10.6M
53% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $10.6M
- Budget
- $20M
Three to Tango Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Trailer F2
How Well Do You Know Three to Tango?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What opportunity do Oscar and Peter receive in the film?
Cars in Three to Tango
9 cars on screen, including the 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1982 GMDD T6H-5307N Minor role -
1995 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Minor role
Three to Tango Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Ein Date zu Dritt” and “Appuntamento a tre”.
- Also known as
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- Ein Date zu Dritt
- Appuntamento a tre
- Un de trop
- Aşk Üçgeni
- Tango para tres
- Hármasban szép az élet
- Ταγκό για Τρεις
- צריך שלושה לטנגו
- Um Caso a Três
- Танго за трима
- Танго втроём
- Tři do tanga
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- Tango kolmelle
- 三人探戈
- Tango pa trim
- 쓰리 투 탱고
- Troje do tanga
- Танго втрьох
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Three of Hearts, Three on a Couch and 3 Guys, 1 Girl, 2 Weddings.
Three to Tango FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Three to Tango, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three to Tango?
Three to Tango runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Three to Tango released?
Three to Tango was released on October 22, 1999.
Who directed Three to Tango?
Three to Tango was directed by Damon Santostefano.
More films by Damon Santostefano Who is in the cast of Three to Tango?
Three to Tango stars Neve Campbell, Matthew Perry and Dylan McDermott.
How much did Three to Tango make at the box office?
Three to Tango grossed $10.6 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million.
How is Three to Tango rated?
Three to Tango has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Three to Tango have a post-credit scene?
No. Three to Tango has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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