She Dances
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Synopsis
A struggling single father tries to reconnect with his distant teenage daughter while chaperoning her at a regional dance competition in the Southeast.
Cast
- Ethan Hawke
- Wynn Everett
- Steve Zahn
- Rosemarie DeWitt
- Sonequa Martin-Green
- Mackenzie Ziegler
- Audrey Zahn
- Sonny Valicenti
- Amy Weaver
- Michael Jamison
Moviegoers are saying
Steve Zahn's heartfelt passion project 'She Dances' delivers unexpected emotional depth through its father-daughter story, with audiences praising the authentic chemistry between Zahn and his real-life daughter Audrey in her impressive acting debut. While critics note its predictable narrative structure, viewers consistently report being moved to tears by the film's exploration of grief, family trauma, and the complex web of relationships affected by loss.
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- Mar 24, 2026
Steve Zahn reached out to me directly and asked if I’d be interested in watching this film, which was a really cool experience because I had no idea he even knew who I was. She Dances is a sweet, wholesome movie that’s pretty predictable. But one thing I failed to predict…
Lexi AmorielloMar 27, 2026"The same can be said for the friendship between Jason and Brian, which mirrors the deep, real-life friendship between Zahn and Hawke. The two men share an easy chemistry, playful and concerned. In one scene, Brian rushes to check on Jason after several of his calls go…
Marya E. GatesMar 25, 2026Steve Zahn always impresses me with his talent and it’s no different here. Along with his daughter, Audrey. Her acting debut in this film could fool most people into thinking she’s been doing it for a while. Powerful story about fatherhood, loss, grief. It’s a sweet little…
Cameron Kozak - Mar 3, 2026
good representation of dads that are silly and goofy but also emotionally unavailable. speaking from experience. super cute watch overall!!
joanaMar 25, 2026Accidental Ziegler family double feature. Steve Zahn dad cinema, of course it’s good. It made me cry!
Brett ArnoldApr 2, 2026“it feels like so much is changing. at the same time, everything feels stuck.” came across the trailer for this film on accident and it made me cry, so i had to see it immediately. what a pleasant surprise this was. i have always adored steve zahn and i love that he was…
sierra 🤍 - Sep 29, 2025
You blur my role out I give you bad review we’re even now You can see the back of my head at least thanks to @Jules my man so a wins a win I guess😭
Slick🩸Jun 7, 2025Had a literal Danny DeVito “Oh my God, I get it” moment at the end of this. Incredible to see a film carry both the vibe of a lighter indie comedy and a deeply moving and reflective piece of familial trauma. Not much fat on this at all. Think it handles what would…
Cale ClintonJun 6, 2025The cuddliest and most lovable movie I’ve seen at Tribeca in the last couple years
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- MHMargaret Hoang
Metacritic
Mar 26, 2026
While the picture, directed by Rick Gomez, has an often jaunty tone, it’s really at its best when it leans into the sadness that shadows the father-daughter relationship. Those scenes are where the two Zahns do their best, most affecting acting work.
Glenn Kenny
The New York Times
It’s unlikely to be remembered as anything more than an excuse for Steve Zahn to make a movie with his daughter, which should end up being a strangely fitting legacy for a film about how precious and fleeting moments can be.
Christian Zilko
IndieWire
Directed by actor Rick Gomez in his feature filmmaking debut and co-written with actor Steve Zahn, the sweet yet uneven dramedy “She Dances” is a proud family affair both on screen and off.
Tomris Laffly
Variety
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