Tango & Cash (1989)
Two rival narcotics detectives, framed for murder, must outwit a crime lord and clear their names.
Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are two successful narcotics detectives who can't stand each other. Crime lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income they have caused him, plots an elaborate revenge against them.
How intense is Tango & Cash?
Tango & Cash is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad. Rated R.
What Tango & Cash feels like
- Tone
- pulpycampygritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
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Is Tango & Cash scary?
No. Tango & Cash is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Tango & Cash gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Tango & Cash sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Tango & Cash OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Tango & Cash?
Tango & Cash runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Tango & Cash?
Tango & Cash is streaming on Pluto TV and YouTube (free).
Does Tango & Cash have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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