# Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)

> A socially gifted but directionless young party host finds unexpected intimacy with a mother and her autistic daughter while struggling to grow up himself.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/579547

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Cooper Raiff
- Cast: Cooper Raiff, Dakota Johnson, Evan Assante, Vanessa Burghardt, Leslie Mann, Brad Garrett, Raúl Castillo, Colton Osorio
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14376344/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, date night, lazy sunday

## Synopsis

A young man's journey of self-discovery unfolds amidst the chaos of Bar Mitzvah parties and unexpected friendships.

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