Monday Morning Maybe

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Poster for That's Dancing!

That's Dancing!

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1985 | 105 min | Documentary, Music

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
One for people who love a true story told well and music lovers. Set in sun-baked Los Angeles. Sits nicely alongside Stop Making Sense or Miss Americana.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from its origins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s, up to the break dance and music videos from the 80s.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • 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 11K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jack Haley Jr.

  • Mikhail BaryshnikovSelf - Host
  • Ray BolgerSelf - Host
  • Sammy Davis Jr.Self - Host
  • Gene KellySelf - Host
  • Liza MinnelliSelf - Host
  • Tommy Abbott'West Side Story' dancer
  • Fred AstaireSelf (archive footage)
  • Robert Banas'West Side Story ' dancer
  • Jennifer Beals
  • David Bean'West Side Story' dancer