The Baby Dance

1998Movie1 h 35 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Two Families, One Child, No Easy Answers.

Six months pregnant and living in a beat-up tiny mobile home, Wanda LeFauve thinks she has found the solution to her problems when she agrees to meet well-to-do Rachel Luckman and her husband. The childless Luckmans are desperate to raise a baby and Wanda is anxious to find a home for her latest. They strike a deal, but as the birth parents and the potential adoptive parents get to know each other, fundamental differences emerge.

Feels like

  • Adoption Drama
  • Socioeconomic Disparity
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Family Dynamics
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Class Conflict

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jane Anderson
Written by
Jane Anderson
Music by
Terry Allen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 23, 1998 · 1 h 35 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
August 23, 1998
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream The Baby Dance?"

Questions about The Baby Dance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Baby Dance worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Baby Dance good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.