Inside I'm Dancing
Seen it?2004 | 104 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Michael is a 24-year-old who has cerebral palsy and long-term resident of the Carrigmore Residential Home for the Disabled, run by the formidable Eileen. His life is transformed when the maverick Rory O'Shea moves in.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Damien O'Donnell
- James McAvoyRory O'Shea
- Romola GaraiSiobhan
- Steven RobertsonMichael Connolly
- Alan KingTommy
- Brenda FrickerEileen
- Ruth McCabeAnnie
- Anna HealyAlice
- Tom HickeyCon O'Shea
- Stanley TownsendInterview Panelist
- Gerard McSorleyFergus Connolly