War Dance
Seen it?2007 | 105 min | Documentary, Music, War
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a box office flop. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious and history buffs. If you loved For Sama or Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, start here.
- The mood
- Intense, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Three children living in a displacement camp in northern Uganda compete in their country's national music and dance festival.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrea Nix Fine, Sean Fine
- Jane AdongSelf
- Kitara ColdwellSelf
- Joshua KyalloSelf
- Members of Acholi TribeThemselves