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Fancy Dance

1989Movie1 h 41 min

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–69%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–69%

Summary

Yohei, a punk rocker, becomes a Buddhist monk in order to inherit a mountain temple. Though initially rebelling against the tough monastic discipline, he learns to adjust. Then his girlfriend shows up, enticing him to return to his rock 'n' roll roots.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Masayuki Suō
Written by
Masayuki Suō
Produced by
Shoji Masui
Music by
Yoshikazu Suo

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Facts

December 23, 1989 · 1 h 41 min · Comedy, Drama, Music

Released
December 23, 1989
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Fancy Dance?"

Questions about Fancy Dance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fancy Dance?

MUBIFilm Movement+

In the United States, Fancy Dance streams on MUBI and Film Movement+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Fancy Dance worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Fancy Dance okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Fancy Dance make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Fancy Dance plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Fancy Dance in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.