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Rhythm Is a Dancer

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Ro, a young woman with a dwindling dance career returns home after many years to meet her biological father (Tate Donovan) for the first time. Born to Susan (Amy Aquino), a lesbian who opted for insemination, Ro grapples with the complexities of her unconventional family dynamic and soon forms a bond at her new job with three lively 80-year-olds, who help her reconnect with her family, her roots and herself.

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Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Jul 19
An appealing cast and laid-back charm aren’t enough to keep the film from fading into forgettable dramedy territory. You keep waiting for it to say something meaningful, and it never quite gets there. Go to Full Review Scott Wilson Loud and Clear Reviews Jul 7
3/5
In Rhythm is a Dancer, coming-of-age doesn’t end when a person becomes an adult. Go to Full Review Roberto Tyler Ortiz Geek Vibes Nation Nov 6
5.5/10
Rhythm Is a Dancer feels too much like a first draft and a movie with good intentions as well as an empathetic core, but one that mistakes quirkiness for authenticity. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lauren Caster

Director

Lauren Caster

Actor

Amy Aquino

Actor

Tate Donovan

Actor

Marianne Muellerleile

Actor

Jasmine Ashanti

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Movie Info

Synopsis Ro, a young woman with a dwindling dance career returns home after many years to meet her biological father (Tate Donovan) for the first time. Born to Susan (Amy Aquino), a lesbian who opted for insemination, Ro grapples with the complexities of her unconventional family dynamic and soon forms a bond at her new job with three lively 80-year-olds, who help her reconnect with her family, her roots and herself.
Director
Lauren Caster
Producer
Lauren Caster, Robin Conly, Jerry Morey, Joe Han, Justin Hogan
Screenwriter
Lauren Caster, Lauren Caster
Distributor
Circle Collective
Production Co
HMJ72 Productions
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 10, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 33m
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