Fancy Dance
Seen it?2024 | 91 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Thelma & Louise or Nebraska, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Following her sister's disappearance, Jax and her niece Roki must stick together. Desperate to keep what's left of their family intact, Jax and Roki defy the law and hit the road on a journey to the Grand Nation Powwow in Oklahoma City.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Erica Tremblay
- Lily GladstoneJax
- Isabel DeRoy-OlsonRoki
- Ryan BegayJJ
- Shea WhighamFrank
- Audrey WasilewskiNancy
- Crystle LightningSapphire
- Tamara PodemskiRicky
- Patrice FisherRuth
- Ryan RedCornPowwow Emcee
- Jason Alan SmithFBI Agent