Fancy Dance
Yohei, a punk rocker, becomes a Buddhist monk in order to inherit a mountain temple. Though initially rebelling against the tough monastic discipline, he learns to adjust. Then his girlfriend shows up, enticing him to return to his rock 'n' roll roots.
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Where is Fancy Dance streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MUBI | Apple TV Store, Plex |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Fancy Dance
Fancy Dance is a 1989 Japanese-language comedy, drama and music film directed by Masayuki Suō. The cast is led by Masahiro Motoki, Honami Suzuki, Kenji Ohtsuki. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
Fancy Dance was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on December 23, 1989.
- Director
- Masayuki Suō
- Writers
- Masayuki Suō
- Release date
- December 23, 1989
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Fancy Dance cast & crew
Fancy Dance was directed by Masayuki Suō and written by Masayuki Suō.
The cast features Masahiro Motoki as Shiono Yohei, Honami Suzuki as Masoho Akashi, Kenji Ohtsuki as Ryuichi, Ken Osawa as Ikuo Shiono, Hikomaro as Eishun Sasaki, and Hiromasa Taguchi as Chinrai Shinada.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yoshikazu Suo, cinematography is by Yuichi Nagata, and it was produced by Hiroshi Yamamoto and Shoji Masui.
Is Fancy Dance worth watching?
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and music, Fancy Dance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fancy Dance
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Cast of Fancy Dance
Masahiro Motoki
Shiono Yohei
Honami Suzuki
Masoho Akashi
Kenji Ohtsuki
Ryuichi
Ken Osawa
Ikuo Shiono
Hikomaro
Eishun Sasaki
Hiromasa Taguchi
Chinrai Shinada
Miyako Koda
Shosui
Naoto Takenaka
Mitsuki Kitagawa
Yuu Tokui
Senior monk
Minosuke
Naoyuki Kanno
Yuriko Hirooka
Madonna
Fancy Dance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fancy Dance in United States?
Fancy Dance is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Fancy Dance on MUBI?
Yes — Fancy Dance is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is Fancy Dance in?
Fancy Dance is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fancy Dance?
Fancy Dance runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
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