Cohen and Tate
1989, English. Directed by Eric Red.
A boy kidnapped by two mismatched hitmen puts them at each other's throats while being driven to their employers, possibly to be killed. Cohen, an older professional becomes increasingly irritated with his partner Tate, a brutish killer, when their prisoner uses unnatural guile and resourcefulness to play them off against each other.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cohen and Tate
Cohen and Tate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Details
- Released
- 27 January 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Red
- Box office
- $64K
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What Cohen and Tate is based on
Cohen and Tate is based on The Ransom of Red Chief, a 1910 short story by O. Henry.
Short story · 1910
The Ransom of Red Chief
By O. Henry
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Cohen and Tate: quick answers
Is Cohen and Tate worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cohen and Tate?
Cohen and Tate runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Cohen and Tate have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cohen and Tate. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cohen and Tate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cohen and Tate is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Cohen and Tate on?
Cohen and Tate is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cohen and Tate?
If you liked Cohen and Tate, try Target, The Night of the Following Day, The Amateur.
Who directed Cohen and Tate?
Cohen and Tate (1989) was directed by Eric Red and stars Roy Scheider, Adam Baldwin, Harley Cross.
What is Cohen and Tate based on?
Cohen and Tate is based on The Ransom of Red Chief, a 1910 short story by O. Henry.