Assassination Tango (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2003, Assassination Tango is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Robert Duvall, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. John J. is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the General he's sent to kill delays his return to the country, John passes the time with Manuela, a beautiful dancer who becomes his teacher and guide into Argentina's sensual world of the tango.
Who’s in it. Assassination Tango stars Robert Duvall as John J. Anderson, Rubén Blades as Miguel, Kathy Baker as Maggie and Luciana Pedraza as Manuela, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Assassination Tango has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassination Tango page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassination Tango tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assassination Tango (2003)?
- In US, Assassination Tango is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Assassination Tango worth watching?
- Assassination Tango holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assassination Tango?
- Assassination Tango stars Robert Duvall, Rubén Blades, Kathy Baker, Luciana Pedraza and James Keane.
- When was Assassination Tango released?
- Assassination Tango was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.