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How to Dance in Ohio

2015Movie1 h 28 minNR

DocumentaryDrama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes88%73%

A wholesome, cathartic documentary movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

A Simple Rite Of Passage Can Take Extraordinary Courage

In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.

Feels like

  • Autism Spectrum
  • Spring Formal
  • Social Interactions
  • Teenage Experience
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Ohio
  • Documentary
  • Empathy

Crew

Directed by
Alexandra Shiva
Produced by
Alexandra Shiva, Bari Pearlman
Music by
Bryan Senti

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

Facts

January 25, 2015 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
January 25, 2015
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream How to Dance in Ohio?"

Questions about How to Dance in Ohio

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Where can I stream How to Dance in Ohio?

KanopyHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, How to Dance in Ohio is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is How to Dance in Ohio worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is How to Dance in Ohio okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is How to Dance in Ohio plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is How to Dance in Ohio good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.