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Ghost Dancing

1983·Movie
1h 40min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Society, everyday modern life, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Farm widow Sarah Bowman has been impoverished by the siphoning of her water supply. A nearby big-city aqueduct has priority over water rights, leaving the rural outskirts virtually dry. Attempting to bring her cause to the forefront, Sarah dynamites the reservoir, half-hoping that she'll be "martyred" in the process. When she fails to arouse public support, she targets the local power plant for her next blast. Assistant DA Anne Greyfeather, who as an orphaned Indian girl was virtually raised by Sarah, decides to challenge the water-department bureaucracy on McGuire's behalf.
Rural DramaSocial CommentaryPolitical ActivismClass StruggleEnvironmental IssuesPsychological ConflictBleak OutlookIndependent Film

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ghost Dancing worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ghost Dancing rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Ghost Dancing?

1 h 40 min

Ghost Dancing runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is Ghost Dancing in?

English

It was made in English.