Five Dances (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2013, Five Dances is a drama and romance film directed by Alan Brown, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. FIVE DANCES, written and directed by Alan Brown, is a creatively adventurous narrative feature film set in the New York 'downtown' modern dance world. The story follows the rocky emotional journey of an 18-year old dancer (the amazing Ryan Steele) with talent to burn, who must choose between his responsibility to his broken family in the Midwest, and forging a life and career for himself. The film features five of New York's most gifted dancers acting on film for the very first time, and performing the choreography of internationally acclaimed choreographer Jonah Bokaer.

Who’s in it. Five Dances stars Ryan Steele as Chip Daniel, Reed Luplau as Theo, Catherine Miller as Katie and Kimiye Corwin as Cynthia, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Five Dances has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Dances page.

If you liked it. Fans of Five Dances tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Five Dances (2013)?
In GB, Five Dances is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Five Dances worth watching?
Five Dances holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Five Dances?
Five Dances stars Ryan Steele, Reed Luplau, Catherine Miller, Kimiye Corwin and Luke Murphy.
When was Five Dances released?
Five Dances was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.