Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- self deprecating
- warm
- date night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics found Nick Frost and Chris O'Dowd likable but considered the romantic dance comedy contrived, predictable, and short on laughs.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bruce's adult self-pity is challenged when he returns to salsa and reconnects with the talent he abandoned after childhood bullying.
Bruce's feelings for Julia push him to overcome repression, insecurity, and his inactive lifestyle.
Bruce's recovery is dramatized through renewed preparation for salsa competition and the final dance-floor challenge.
Bruce is opposed by Drew, a sexually boastful colleague who pursues Julia and represents the confidence Bruce lacks.
Films like Cuban Fury, and why
Bridget Jones's Diary
shared romantic comedy structure, workplace rivalry, and socially awkward underdog protagonist
About Time
shared British humor, male insecurity, friendship, and an unlikely romantic pursuit
Strictly Ballroom
shared dance-centered romance, comic self-reinvention, and feel-good competition
The Proposal
shared workplace flirtation, broad comedy, and rivalry over a romantic interest
Movie Details
- Director
- James Griffiths
- Release Date
- 2014-02-14
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (354)
Cast
- Nick Frost
- Chris O'Dowd
- Olivia Colman
- Rashida Jones
- Kayvan Novak
- Ian McShane
- Rory Kinnear
- Alexandra Roach
- Isabella Steinbarth
- Steve Oram
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Cuban Fury about?
- A bullied former salsa prodigy rediscovers his rhythm, confidence, and romantic courage in a comic London showdown on the dance floor.
- What is Cuban Fury like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Cuban Fury as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Cuban Fury violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Cuban Fury as mild.
- What did critics think of Cuban Fury?
- Critics found Nick Frost and Chris O'Dowd likable but considered the romantic dance comedy contrived, predictable, and short on laughs.
- Which films are like Cuban Fury?
- Films with a similar feel include Bridget Jones's Diary, About Time, Strictly Ballroom, and The Proposal.
- How long is Cuban Fury?
- Cuban Fury runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Cuban Fury?
- In United States, Cuban Fury streams on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
