Fancy Dance (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2023, Fancy Dance is a drama film directed by Erica Tremblay, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Since her sister’s disappearance, Jax has cared for her niece Roki by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga Reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of losing custody to Jax’s grandfather, Frank, the pair hit the road and scour the backcountry to track down Roki’s mother in time for the powwow. What begins as a search gradually turns into a far deeper investigation into the complexities and contradictions of Indigenous women moving through a colonized world and at the mercy of a failed justice system.
Who’s in it. Fancy Dance stars Lily Gladstone as Jax, Isabel Deroy-Olson as Roki, Ryan Begay as JJ and Shea Whigham as Frank, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Fancy Dance has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fancy Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fancy Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fancy Dance (2023)?
- In US, Fancy Dance is available to stream on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fancy Dance worth watching?
- Fancy Dance holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fancy Dance?
- Fancy Dance stars Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Shea Whigham and Audrey Wasilewski.
- When was Fancy Dance released?
- Fancy Dance was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.