Only When I Dance (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Only When I Dance is a documentary film directed by Beadie Finzi, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Defying the idea that ballet is an art form steeped in the history of the wealthy white elite, this documentary captures the dreams of two black children from the Favela in Brazil, who, despite constant prejudice and doubt, are both determined to beat the odds and follow their dreams to use dancing as an escape rarely found in their tough day to day lives.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Only When I Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Only When I Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Only When I Dance tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Only When I Dance (2009)?
- In US, Only When I Dance is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Only When I Dance worth watching?
- Only When I Dance holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Only When I Dance released?
- Only When I Dance was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.