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Shall We Dance?

1996·Movie
2h 16min·PG
IMDb7.7

Where to watch

MUBI

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, sports, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

She's got the moves… but he's got two left feet!

A bored accountant spots a beautiful woman in the window of a ballroom dance studio. He secretly starts taking dancing lessons to be near her, and then over time discovers how much he loves dancing. His wife, meanwhile, has hired a private detective to find out why he has started coming home late smelling of perfume.
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Crew

Directed by:
Masayuki Suō
Written by:
Masayuki Suō, Masayuki Suō
Produced by:
Hiroyuki Kato, Yasuyoshi Tokuma, Yuji Ogata
Composed by:
Kenji Shibasaki, Taeko Onuki, Yoshikazu Suo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shall We Dance? legally?

MUBI

Shall We Dance? is included with a subscription to MUBI in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shall We Dance? worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shall We Dance? rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Shall We Dance??

2 h 16 min

Shall We Dance? runs 2 h 16 min.

What language is Shall We Dance? in?

JapaneseEnglish

It was made in Japanese, with some English. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Shall We Dance??

4CAJPKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shall We Dance? in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shall We Dance? use?

Needle in a Stack of NeedlesHave a Gay Old TimeMalaproperThe One That Got AwayDance of RomanceDisposable FiancéStage NamesMistaken for PregnantInformed AbilityOut-of-Context EavesdroppingBreak-Up SongMister Muffykinsand 20 more

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