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Lambada

Seen it?

1990 | 104 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and mixed reviews, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and romantics. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Gives its people room to develop, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Kevin Laird is a Beverly Hills school teacher by day and a mystery man by night. Using his lambada dance moves to first earn the kid's respect and acceptance, Kevin then teaches them academics. But when a jealous student exposes Kevin's double life, his two worlds collide, threatening his job and reputation.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    Mixed reviews

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 14K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joel Silberg

  • Melora HardinSandy Thomas
  • J. Eddie PeckKevin "Blade" Laird/Carlos Gutierrez
  • Leticia VasquezPink Toes
  • Adolfo QuinonesRamone
  • Rita Maye BlandLeslie
  • Ricky Paull GoldinDean
  • Basil HoffmanSuperintendent Leland
  • Dennis BurkleyUncle Big
  • Keene CurtisPrincipal Singleton
  • Thalmus RasulalaWesley Wilson