Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- euphoric
- intimate
- late night viewing
- dance music night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film energetic and musically compelling but limited by clichéd characters and predictable plotlines.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central events take place during the twelve hours from the secret warehouse gathering through sunrise.
The abandoned San Francisco warehouse party introduces David to rave culture through music, drugs, and a large clandestine crowd.
David writes computer instruction manuals while abandoning his novelist ambitions and living in isolation before attending Groove.
The records, DJ-led party, and sustained club environment structure the film's energy and emotional transitions.
Films like Groove, and why
24 Hour Party People
underground club culture, electronic music, youthful self-discovery, and romantic possibility
Human Traffic
immersive nightlife atmosphere, electronic dance music, drug-fueled revelry, and relationship drama
Before Sunrise
one-night structure, romantic connection, urban alienation, and a bittersweet transition into adulthood
Go
club-centered music culture, ensemble relationships, and intense nocturnal energy
Movie Details
- Director
- Greg Harrison
- Release Date
- 2000-06-08
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (50)
Cast
- Hamish Linklater
- Denny Kirkwood
- Mackenzie Firgens
- Lola Glaudini
- Steve Van Wormer
- Rachel True
- Vincent Riverside
- Dmitri Ponce
- Ari Gold
- Aaron Langridge
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Groove about?
- During one ecstatic San Francisco rave, a lonely would-be novelist reconnects with possibility while family secrets unsettle the night's fragile freedom.
- What is Groove like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Groove as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Groove violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Groove.
- What did critics think of Groove?
- Critics broadly found the film energetic and musically compelling but limited by clichéd characters and predictable plotlines.
- Which films are like Groove?
- Films with a similar feel include 24 Hour Party People, Human Traffic, Before Sunrise, and Go.
- How long is Groove?
- Groove runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Groove?
- In United States, Groove is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
