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I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can

1982·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes33%56%

Where to watch

Hoopla

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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An adaptation of Barbara Gordon's nonfiction account of her addiction to Valium.
Biographical DramaAddiction StoryPsychological StruggleIntense Character StudyGritty RealismMedical DramaMelancholy ToneRaw PortrayalMental Health Focus

Crew

Directed by:
Jack Hofsiss
Written by:
David Rabe, Barbara Gordon
Produced by:
Scott Rudin, David Nicksay, Terry Liebling
Composed by:
Stanley Silverman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can

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Where can I stream I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can legally?

Hoopla

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can rated?

RDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and disturbing imagery.

How long is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?

1 h 47 min

I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can runs 1 h 47 min.

Is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?

Critics33
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can higher (59) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$291,390

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $291,390 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can?

22AUBGCACYCZDKEEGBGGGRHRHUIEIN+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I'm Dancing as Fast as I Can in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.