---
title: "Tango Shalom"
year: 2021
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tango-shalom-2021"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 637014
imdb_id: "tt2084952"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Tango Shalom (2021) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tango-shalom-2021

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tango Shalom is a 2021 American dance comedy film directed by Gabriel Bologna. The movie was released in the United States on September 3, 2021, and was retitled Forbidden Tango after its release. The film stars Jos Laniado, Judi Beecher, Renée Taylor, Lainie Kazan, and Karina Smirnoff. 

The story follows a rabbi whose school faces bankruptcy. When a tango dancer asks him to enter a dance competition with her, a major obstacle arises because his Orthodox beliefs prohibit him from touching her. To secure the prize money needed to save his school, they devise a plan to enter the competition without the rabbi having to compromise his faith. As they pursue this goal, the bonds of family and community are tested step by step in this lighthearted fable.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Runtime, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gabriel Bologna
- **Networks / Studios**: Convivivencia Forever Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lainie Kazan** as *Leah Zlotkin*
- **Renée Taylor** as *Deborah Yehuda*
- **Joseph Bologna** as *Father Anthony*
- **Philip Anthony-Rodriguez** as *Host*
- **Karina Smirnoff** as *Viviana Nieves - Dancer*
- **Judi Beecher** as *Raquel Yehuda*
- **Despina Mirou** as *Susan Shulman*
- **Joanne Baron** as *Hanna Meyer*
- **Justin L. Wilson** as *Subordinate Rabbi*
- **Jordi Caballero** as *Jose Hernandez*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tango Shalom online?
Tango Shalom is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Tango Shalom worth watching?
Tango Shalom holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 12 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Tango Shalom and when was it released?
Tango Shalom is a feature film with a runtime of 115 minutes. It was released in 2021. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Tango Shalom?
Tango Shalom was directed by Gabriel Bologna.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tango Shalom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/637014)
- [Tango Shalom (2021) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084952/fullcredits/)
- [Tango Shalom - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tango_Shalom)
- [Tango Shalom (2021) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/637014-tango-shalom/cast)
- [Tango Shalom (2021) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/tango-shalom/credits)
- [Tango Shalom Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/tango-shalom/lCDYYvSm6U2BicvQZ2oaO7/credits/)

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