Is Tango & Cash scary?

No. Tango & Cash is not a scary watch.

How gory is Tango & Cash?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Tango & Cash rated, and is it OK for kids?

No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language.

Tango & Cash (1989)

Film · 1h 44m · Rated R

Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller

Two rival narcotics detectives, framed for murder, must outwit a crime lord and clear their names.

Pulpy, with big broad humor. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Pluto TV (free) and YouTube (free).

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Tango & Cash parents guide

Moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence, about what an R should carry.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: Light gore; Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence: Strong violence; Violence is frequent or intense.
Sex and nudity: Moderate; Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Tango & Cash scary?: No. Tango & Cash is not a scary watch.
How gory is Tango & Cash?: Light gore and strong violence.
What is Tango & Cash rated, and is it OK for kids?: No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, strong violence, and some strong language.

What is Tango & Cash about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.