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Cha Cha Real Smooth

2022Movie1 h 48 minR

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic696.6Rotten Tomatoes85%86%

A heartwarming, romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Story

Falling in love is easy. Growing up is hard.

Fresh out of college and stuck at his New Jersey home without a clear path forward, 22-year-old Andrew begins working as a party starter for bar/bat mitzvahs—where he strikes up a unique friendship with a young mom and her teenage daughter.

Feels like

  • Indie Coming-of-Age
  • Heartfelt Romance
  • Family Dynamics
  • Neurodiversity Awareness
  • Quietly Poignant
  • Suburban Realism
  • Character-Driven Drama
  • Gentle Humor
  • Emotional Growth
  • Supportive Relationship

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Cooper Raiff
Written by
Cooper Raiff
Produced by
Dakota Johnson, Cooper Raiff, Erik Feig
Music by
Este Haim, Christopher Stracey

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Facts

June 17, 2022 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released
June 17, 2022
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
87 countries

Tropes

Open Mouth, Insert Foot, Bullying the Disabled, All of the Other Reindeer +9

  • Open Mouth, Insert Foot
  • Bullying the Disabled
  • All of the Other Reindeer
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder
  • Idealist vs. Pragmatist
  • Horrible Judge of Character
  • Not in Front of the Kid!
  • Sucks at Dancing
  • Blithe Spirit
  • Good Stepfather
  • Fatal Flaw

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Cha Cha Real Smooth?"

Questions about Cha Cha Real Smooth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cha Cha Real Smooth?

Apple TV

In the United States, Cha Cha Real Smooth streams on Apple TV. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Cha Cha Real Smooth worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69).

Is Cha Cha Real Smooth okay for kids?

RStrong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Cha Cha Real Smooth good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Cha Cha Real Smooth make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).