Tandem (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1994, Tandem is a drama film directed by Toshiki Satō, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of two men, one middle aged one mid twenties, who make friends and exchange cigarettes and stories of their sex lives, unaware they have unwittingly exchanged partners. The story, told in flashbacks, as the two men travel through the night on a motorcycle, is loaded with highly charged eroticism. Sex and violence are juxtaposed against the drabness of the men's everyday lives, effectively blurring the line between what is real and what is fantasy. Founded on the well-known myth of furtive sexual gropers on the rush-hour Tokyo commuter trains, Tandem is a low-key masterpiece of Japanese Pink Cinema.
Who’s in it. Tandem stars Daikei Shimizu, Mineo Sugiura, Takeshi Itō and Hotaru Hazuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Tandem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tandem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tandem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tandem (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tandem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tandem worth watching?
- Tandem holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tandem?
- Tandem stars Daikei Shimizu, Mineo Sugiura, Takeshi Itō, Hotaru Hazuki and Maya Ougi.
- When was Tandem released?
- Tandem was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.