Tangerine
Seen it?2015 | 87 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Trading Places or Go, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female. Also nominated for 3 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 4 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$925K worldwide on a $100K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 196K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Baker
- Kitana Kiki RodriguezSin-Dee Rella
- Mya TaylorAlexandra
- Karren KaragulianRazmik
- Mickey O'HaganDinah
- Alla TumanianAshken
- James RansoneChester
- Luiza NersisyanYeva
- Arsen GrigoryanKaro
- Ian EdwardsNash
- Scott KrinskyParsimonious John