Tangos Are for Two (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1998, Tangos Are for Two is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jaime Chávarri, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A woman's voice says she was wife to Renzo Franchi and Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), Argentina's great tango singer. People say she's crazy. Her story unfolds. Buenos Aires, 1933: Juana Romero, a seamstress who lives for the music of Gardel, dumps her boyfriend Gustavo for Renzo, a singer who looks like Gardel. She insists that his trio performs Gardel's tangos, which leads to Renzo recording a Ford commercial when Gardel himself is overbooked. The trio, with Joanna in tow, goes on an ill-fated tour of points north. The couple breaks up: she goes home and he tries to get to New York. Fate steps in, and once again he's called upon to pose as Gardel. Then, legend and a bracelet take over. Written by
Who’s in it. Tangos Are for Two stars Darío Grandinetti as Renzo Franchi/Carlos Gardel, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Juanita, Juan Echanove as Gustavo and Ulises Dumont as Aníbal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Tangos Are for Two has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tangos Are for Two page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tangos Are for Two tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tangos Are for Two (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tangos Are for Two change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tangos Are for Two worth watching?
- Tangos Are for Two holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tangos Are for Two?
- Tangos Are for Two stars Darío Grandinetti, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Juan Echanove, Ulises Dumont and Raúl Brambilla.
- When was Tangos Are for Two released?
- Tangos Are for Two was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.