United States / Oct 26, 2025 / Austin Film Festival
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Ro, a young woman with a dwindling dance career who 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 spirited octogenarians, who help her reconnect with her family, her roots and herself.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Susan Diol | Drunk Donna |
| Darlene Vogel | Rita |
| Jesse Johnson | Todd |
| Floriana Lima | Jessica |
| Kevin Brief | Steve |
| Jasmine Ashanti | Amber |
| Mitch Eakins | Alex |
| Conor Donnally | Zach |
| Tatum Langton | Emily |
| Ellen Gerstein | Linda |
| Ash T | Eddie |
| Ser Anzoategui | The Director |
| Iris Little Thomas | Waitress |
| Adam James King | Aaron |
| Nicholas Olbina | Ethan |
| Noah Brown | Dylan |
| Mark K. Lane III | Joey |
Genres
ComedyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Rhythm Is a Dancer |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | HMJ72 Productions |
| Release date | 26 ottobre 2025 |
| Writer | Lauren Caster |
| Casting | Sunday Boling, Meg Morman |
| Cinematography | Joe M. Han |
| Assistant directors | Justin Hogan, Ted Keffer, Lauren Caster, Jeremy Gerke |
| Camera operators | Joe M. Han |
| Additional photography | Joe M. Han |
| Production design | David Peters, Catch Henson |
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| Art direction | David Peters, Catch Henson |
| Set decoration | Catch Henson, David Peters |
| Costume design | Haley Meeker, Taylor Schulte, Kelly Torres |
| Makeup | Haley Meeker, Taylor Schulte, Kelly Torres |
| Hairstyling | Haley Meeker, Taylor Schulte, Kelly Torres |
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