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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

1986Movie1 h 37 minR

ComedyDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes55%79%

A moving, nostalgic drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs.

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Story

A comic with one eye on his audience and another eye on the truth.

Although Jo Jo Dancer has achieved success as a stand-up comedian, he hasn't found happiness. After receiving severe burns in a narcotics-related incident, Jo Jo remains in a coma, and, while in this state, he looks back on his life. Drifting off into memories of his troubled childhood, Jo Jo revisits his youth, recalling his eventual rise to fame and the decadence that followed. As he considers his existence, he must decide if he wants to go on living or not.

Feels like

  • Semi-Autobiographical
  • Stand-Up Comedy
  • Addiction & Recovery
  • Introspective Drama
  • Showbiz
  • Personal Redemption
  • Meta-Narrative Elements
  • 1980s Setting
  • Character Study

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Richard Pryor
Written by
Richard Pryor, Paul Mooney, Rocco Urbisci
Produced by
Richard Pryor
Music by
Herbie Hancock

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Facts

May 2, 1986 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
May 2, 1986
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
28 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?"

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Where can I stream Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling?

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In the United States, Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 65). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (60).

Will Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling good for date night?

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

Was Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 90% of its budget.