She Dances
2025 American comedy-drama film
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She Dances is a 2025 American comedy drama film directed by Rick Gomez in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Gomez and Steve Zahn. It stars Zahn, Ethan Hawke, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mackenzie Ziegler, Rosemarie DeWitt and Audrey Zahn.
- Rick Gomez
- Steve Zahn
- Rick Gomez
- Mandi Reno
- Jenifer Westphal
- Steve Zahn
- Coby Toland
- Jason Reed
- Steve Zahn
- Ethan Hawke
- Sonequa Martin-Green
- Mackenzie Ziegler
- Rosemarie DeWitt
- Audrey Zahn
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| Directed by | Rick Gomez |
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| Cinematography | David Morrison |
| Edited by | Coby Toland |
| Music by | Joshua Gomez |
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| Distributed by | EKKL Entertainment |
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Running time | 93 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2025, and will be released in the United States on March 27, 2026.
Premise
A struggling father attempts to reconnect with his daughter while serving as her chaperone at a dance competition.
Cast
- Steve Zahn as Jason
- Ethan Hawke as Brian
- Sonequa Martin-Green as Jamie
- Mackenzie Ziegler as Kat
- Rosemarie DeWitt as Deb
- Audrey Zahn as Claire
Production
In March 2024, it was announced Steve Zahn, Ethan Hawke, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rosemarie DeWitt and Audrey Zahn had joined the cast of the film, with Rick Gomez directing from a screenplay he co-wrote alongside Zahn.[2] Zahn and Gomez serve as producers under their Macaroni Art Productions banner.[3]
Principal photography took place in Kentucky.[4]
Release
It had its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2025.[5] The film will be released in the United States on March 27, 2026.[6]
Reception
Christian Zilko of IndieWire found the "performances are enough to salvage the film," highlighting Audrey Zahn's "fantastic debut performance."[7]
Tomris Laffly of Variety complimented the pairing of Steve and Audrey Zahn but found that the "stilted writing and direction" led to awkward dialogue and interactions.[8]