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Dance with Me

1998·Movie·PG·126 min·6.9(219)

In the dance of life, love can happen in a heartbeat.

Young Cuban Rafael just buried his mother, and comes to Houston to meet his father John for the first time. The difficult part is that John doesn't know he is Rafael's father. John runs a dance studio, and everyone prepares for the World Open Dance championship in Las Vegas. It soon becomes clear Rafael is a very good dancer, and Ruby is the biggest hope for the studio at the championship.

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Where to watch Dance with Me in United States

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Where is Dance with Me streaming around the world?

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaSony Pictures Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Video, Canal VOD
BrazilClaro video, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Dance with Me

Dance with Me is a 1998 English-language drama, music and romance film directed by Randa Haines. The cast is led by Vanessa Williams, Chayanne, Kris Kristofferson. It has a runtime of 2h 6m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Dance with Me was produced by Mandalay Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on August 21, 1998, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $16 million worldwide.

Director
Randa Haines
Writers
Daryl Matthews
Release date
August 21, 1998
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$16 million
Production
Mandalay Entertainment
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Dance with Me cast & crew

Dance with Me was directed by Randa Haines and written by Daryl Matthews.

The cast features Vanessa Williams as Ruby Sinclair, Chayanne as Rafael Infante, Kris Kristofferson as John Burnett, Joan Plowright as Bea Johnson, Jane Krakowski as Patricia Black, and Beth Grant as Lovejoy.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Fred Murphy and it was produced by Randa Haines and Shinya Egawa.

Is Dance with Me worth watching?

Dance with Me holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 219 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 2h 6m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, music, and romance, Dance with Me is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Dance with Me

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Cast of Dance with Me

Vanessa Williams

Vanessa Williams

Ruby Sinclair

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Chayanne

Rafael Infante

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson

John Burnett

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Bea Johnson

Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski

Patricia Black

Beth Grant

Beth Grant

Lovejoy

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Victor Marcel

Fernando

Harry Groener

Harry Groener

Michael

William Marquez

William Marquez

Stephano

Bill Applebaum

Bill Applebaum

Don Harrington

Angelo Pagán

Angelo Pagán

Cuban Mailman

Erika Landin

Erika Landin

Salsa Club Dancer

Dance with Me — FAQs

Where can I watch Dance with Me in United States?

Dance with Me is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Dance with Me in?

Dance with Me is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dance with Me?

Dance with Me runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).

What is Dance with Me rated?

Dance with Me is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 219 ratings.

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