The Last Tango (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film
Released in 2013, The Last Tango is a drama film directed by Deon Meyer, running about 110 minutes. “The dance of her life, he dances with death” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story revolves around a 34-year old, workaholic detective who is burnt out, having immersed himself in an investigation involving the ruthless murder of nine girls. He managed to capture the killer, but his emotions get the better of him, possibly jeopardising the trial. His boss sends him away to cool down, and he ends up in a small town in the middle of the Karoo. Here, he meets a passionate and beautiful woman who is dying of cancer. His only goal is to fight boredom until he is allowed to resume his detective duties, while her dying wish is to dance one last tango before her life is over. He reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile the murderer wakes from his sedation and puts his plan for revenge into motion
Who’s in it. The Last Tango stars Louw Venter as Hercules de Wet, Antoinette Louw as Ella Winter, Stian Bam as Basson and Marius Weyers as Capt Mauritz Duvenhage, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Tango page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Tango tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Tango (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Tango change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Last Tango?
- The Last Tango stars Louw Venter, Antoinette Louw, Stian Bam, Marius Weyers and Rob van Vuuren.
- When was The Last Tango released?
- The Last Tango was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.