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A Dancer's Life

1972·Movie
1h 14min

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No stream option in US yet.

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A Dancer's Life fingerprint

Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The personal and professional lives of aspiring dancers at New York's American Ballet Theatre School are chronicled in this documentary.
Ballet DocumentaryAspiring ArtistsBehind-the-ScenesCareer JourneysDedicated PursuitsInspirational StoriesNYC LifeObservational CinemaArtistic Struggle

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is A Dancer's Life worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Dancer's Life?

1 h 14 min

A Dancer's Life runs 1 h 14 min.

Is A Dancer's Life based on a true story?

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

What language is A Dancer's Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.