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Three to Tango

Play trailer Poster for Three to Tango PG-13 1999 1h 38m Romance Comedy LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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29% Tomatometer 65 Reviews 48% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Oscar (Matthew Perry) and Peter (Oliver Platt) land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon (Dylan McDermott) chooses them to compete for the design of a cultural center. The tycoon mistakenly believes that Oscar is gay and has him spy on his mistress Amy (Neve Campbell). Oscar goes along with it and ends up falling in love with Amy.
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Critics Consensus

A mediocre episode of Friends has more humor and less offensive gay jokes.

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Jay Carr Boston Globe Jan 1, 2000
Three to Tango trips early and never gets up off the floor. Go to Full Review Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle Jan 1, 2000
An entertaining lark that's often spry and even radiant, with an end-credit wrap-up that's a hoot. Go to Full Review Carrie Rickey Philadelphia Inquirer Jan 1, 2000
A gay-cliche parade utterly lacking in rhythm, style or drollery. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Nov 4, 2023
2.5/4
...a fairly generic yet mostly watchable comedy that’s elevated by the charming efforts of its stars... Go to Full Review Betty Jo Tucker ReelTalk Movie Reviews Jul 30, 2011
Although sometimes amusing, 'Three to Tango' relies on a one-joke emphasis that wears thin early on. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Nov 28, 2009
2/4
Perry and Campbell's natural rapport is put at the service of an idiot plot. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Benjamin S @SmithWasHere85 Feb 6, 2026 Kind of a quiky film with Matthew Perry and Neve Campbell paired up as a desparate architect who needs to win a big project from a Billionaire, and the glass-blowing artistic girlfriend of said Billionaire. Is it the greatest romantic comedy ever written? Not quite, but it definitely has fun moments, a great cast, and Neve Campbell is a very good romantic comedy actress despite having more credits and recognition in the Scream Franchise. Now, does the movie stand the test of time dealing with LGBTQ+ issues? It's debateable, however the movie is cute for a date night in with an S.O. See more Melissa L @Agent99 Aug 27, 2025 I thought this was a great and funny love story...and as a Chicagoan...setting it in (and filming it in) Chicago is a plus. See more Luis Otavio F @RT47579327 Dec 31, 2024 It aged like milk, but it's actually pretty cool. See more Jul 16, 2021 How do you not love Neve in this. Watch it. See more brendan n @RT81293130 Jul 20, 2020 Three to Tango was suppose to be the launching pad for the films cast but sadly it's a missed opportunity and only offers mild laughs. Matthew Perry are likable in the lead roles but the story doesn't support him and he is often left with silly comedic moments to propel them. The film isn't without its charm but it has little to recommend it outside the central performance of Perry who throws everything into the role. The film has strong support but they are unable to offer anything outside of their one dimensional roles. 20/07/2020 See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 5, 2020 A bit uncomfortable at times but handles itself fairly well given when it came out. See more Read all reviews
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Damon Santostefano

Director

Matthew Perry

Oscar Novak

Neve Campbell

Amy Post

Dylan McDermott

Charles Newman

Oliver Platt

Peter Steinberg

Cylk Cozart

Kevin Cartwright

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Three to Tango

OLIVER PLATT as Peter Steinberg, MATTHEW PERRY as Oscar Novak, NEVE CAMPBELL as Amy Sheppard and DYLAN McDERMOTT as Charles Newman. OLIVER PLATT as Peter Steinberg and MATTHEW PERRY as Oscar Novak. Amy Sheppard (NEVE CAMPBELL) and Charles Newman (DYLAN McDERMOTT). OLIVER PLATT as Peter Steinberg, MATTHEW PERRY as Oscar Novak, NEVE CAMPBELL as Amy Sheppard and DYLAN McDERMOTT as Charles Newman. OLIVER PLATT as Peter Steinberg and MATTHEW PERRY as Oscar Novak. Oscar Novak (MATTHEW PERRY) and Amy Sheppard (NEVE CAMPBELL). MATTHEW PERRY as Oscar Novak, NEVE CAMPBELL as Amy Sheppard and DYLAN McDERMOTT as Charles Newman. Oscar Novak (MATTHEW PERRY) and Amy Sheppard (NEVE CAMPBELL). OLIVER PLATT as Peter Steinberg and CYLK COZART as Kevin Cartwright. View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Oscar (Matthew Perry) and Peter (Oliver Platt) land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon (Dylan McDermott) chooses them to compete for the design of a cultural center. The tycoon mistakenly believes that Oscar is gay and has him spy on his mistress Amy (Neve Campbell). Oscar goes along with it and ends up falling in love with Amy.
Director
Damon Santostefano
Producer
Bobby Newmyer, Jeffrey Silver, Bettina Sofia Viviano
Screenwriter
Rodney Vaccaro, Rodney Vaccaro, Aline Brosh McKenna
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Village Roadshow Prod., Warner Brothers, Hoyts Film Partnership, Outlaw Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Sex-Related Situations|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 22, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$10.5M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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