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Sweet Hearts Dance

Seen it?

1988 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Father of the Bride, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Wiley and Sandra have been happily married for years and are now in the process of breaking up. Sam, his childhood friend, is just beginning to fall in love with a new teacher at the high school. As they try to adjust to these conflicting emotions they find themselves having to evaluate their own relationship as well.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    50% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $9 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 12K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Greenwald

  • Don JohnsonWiley Boon
  • Susan SarandonSandra "Sandy" Boon
  • Jeff DanielsSam Manners
  • Elizabeth PerkinsAdie Nims
  • Kate ReidPearne Manners
  • Justin HenryKyle Boon
  • Holly Marie CombsDebs Boon
  • Heather ColemanB.J. Boon
  • Bernie SandersBernie
  • Matthew WohlDick Merezini