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Vares: Tango of Darkness

5.220121h 32mMovieCrimeDrama

The tango king Harry Koivikko was found dead six years ago in a sleazebag motel, with a knife is his back. The biggest manhunt in the county faded away without results. Jussi Vares gets a phone call from a down-and-out journalist; the…

DirectorLauri Törhönen
WriterMika Karttunen
ProducersJukka Helle·Markus Selin

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Streaming in 3 other countries

Vares: Tango of Darkness isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Finland, Norway, Sweden. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Lauri Törhönen

ARAntti Reini
Antti Reini
Jussi Vares
IHIlkka Heiskanen
Ilkka Heiskanen
Markku Hautavainio
JLJussi Lampi
Jussi Lampi
Veikko Hopea
MLMikko Leppilampi
Mikko Leppilampi
Toimittaja Ruuhio
JPJasper Pääkkönen
Jasper Pääkkönen
Kyypakkaus
AAAndrei Alén
Andrei Alén
Micke Pinola
SHSari Havas
Sari Havas
Kaarina Vehmanen
AHAnna-Leena Härkönen
Anna-Leena Härkönen
Olga
AVAntti Virmavirta
Antti Virmavirta
Insinööri Erkki Vehmanen
MJMaria Järvenhelmi
Maria Järvenhelmi
Anna Huttunen
LO
Lola Odusoga
Ainomaija eli Donna
RKRia Kataja
Ria Kataja
Anette Tala, "Ansku"

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Vares: Tango of Darkness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Vares: Tango of Darkness?

Vares: Tango of Darkness isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Finland, Norway and Sweden. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Vares: Tango of Darkness on Netflix?

No, Vares: Tango of Darkness is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Vares: Tango of Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Vares: Tango of Darkness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Vares: Tango of Darkness for free?

Vares: Tango of Darkness isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Vares: Tango of Darkness?

Yes — Vares: Tango of Darkness is followed by Vares: The Sheriff (2015) in the Vares Collection.

Is there a prequel to Vares: Tango of Darkness?

Yes — Vares: Gambling Chip (2012) comes before Vares: Tango of Darkness in the Vares Collection.

Is Vares: Tango of Darkness part of a trilogy?

No — Vares: Tango of Darkness is part of the Vares Collection, which has 10 films.

How many movies are in the Vares Collection?

There are 10 films in the Vares Collection: Vares: Private Eye (2004), V2: Dead Angel (2007), Vares: The Kiss of Evil (2011), Vares: The Girls of April (2011), Vares: Garter Snake (2011), Vares: The Path of the Righteous Men (2012), Vares: Gambling Chip (2012), Vares: Tango of Darkness (2012), Vares: The Sheriff (2015) and Vares X (2024).