The Rashevski Tango (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2003, The Rashevski Tango is a drama film directed by Sam Garbarski, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Adolphe 'Dolfo' Rashevski travels to Israel with grandson Ric, but his brother, orthodox rabbi Samuel 'Shmouel, refuses to come attend their fellow Auschwitz survivor sister Rosa's funeral. Back in their home, the whole well-integrated family and their 'gojim' (non-Jewish and would-be) partners regularly wrestle with the meaning of Jewish blood, traditions and religion. For one it seems the way to gain a wife, for others the bomb under or the obstacle for a marriage. Yet love tends to conquer all but death.
Who’s in it. The Rashevski Tango stars Nathan Cogan as Dolfo, Hippolyte Girardot as Antoine, Ludmila Mikaël as Isabelle, la femme de Simon and Michel Jonasz as Simon Rashevski, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Rashevski Tango has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rashevski Tango page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rashevski Tango tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rashevski Tango (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Rashevski Tango change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Rashevski Tango worth watching?
- The Rashevski Tango holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rashevski Tango?
- The Rashevski Tango stars Nathan Cogan, Hippolyte Girardot, Ludmila Mikaël, Michel Jonasz and Daniel Mesguich.
- When was The Rashevski Tango released?
- The Rashevski Tango was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.