The Tango Lesson (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 1997, The Tango Lesson is a drama, romance and music film directed by Sally Potter, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. On a trip to Paris Sally meets Pablo, a tango dancer. He starts teaching her to dance then she returns to London to work on some "projects". She visits Buenos Aires and learns more from Pablo's friends. Sally and Pablo meet again but this time their relationship changes, she realises they want different things from each other. On a trip to Buenos Aires they cement their friendship.
Who’s in it. The Tango Lesson stars Sally Potter as Sally, Morgane Maugran as Red Model, Pablo Verón as Pablo and Géraldine Maillet as Sally Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Tango Lesson has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tango Lesson page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tango Lesson tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tango Lesson (1997)?
- In US, The Tango Lesson is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tango Lesson worth watching?
- The Tango Lesson holds an audience score of 6.4 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 The Tango Lesson?
- The Tango Lesson stars Sally Potter, Morgane Maugran, Pablo Verón, Géraldine Maillet and Katerina Mechera.
- When was The Tango Lesson released?
- The Tango Lesson was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.
