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The Baby Dance

1998·Movie
1h 35min

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Immersive world, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Adoption DramaSocioeconomic DisparityMoral DilemmasCharacter-Driven NarrativeEmotional ComplexityFamily DynamicsContemporary RealismClass Conflict

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Baby Dance worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Baby Dance?

1 h 35 min

The Baby Dance runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Baby Dance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Baby Dance?

2ESUS

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