Dancing in Jaffa (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2013, Dancing in Jaffa is a documentary film directed by Hilla Medalia, running about 100 minutes. “Religion tore the city apart, can dance bring it together?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pierre Dulaine, an internationally renowned ballroom dancer, is starting to fulfill his life long dream - to take his program Dancing Classrooms to Jaffa, where he was born. He is teaching 10-year-old Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Jewish children to dance together. Pierre recognizes that the future is built by children. By breaking the syndrome of hatred, he will change their lives, and hopefully, the community around them.
Who’s in it. Dancing in Jaffa stars Pierre Dulaine as Himself, Yvonne Marceau, Noor Gabai and Alaa Bubali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dancing in Jaffa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancing in Jaffa page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing in Jaffa (2013)?
- In US, Dancing in Jaffa is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dancing in Jaffa worth watching?
- Dancing in Jaffa holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dancing in Jaffa?
- Dancing in Jaffa stars Pierre Dulaine, Yvonne Marceau, Noor Gabai, Alaa Bubali and Lois Dana.
- When was Dancing in Jaffa released?
- Dancing in Jaffa was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.