Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- earnest
- romantic
- dance movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics found the film an appealing but familiar dance romance whose performances and stage energy outweigh its conventional storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on casting and mounting a highly anticipated Broadway show while its young performers pursue artistic recognition.
The contemporary dancer and innovative pianist are brought together through the show's creative process.
Contemporary dance and piano performance are central attractions, culminating in Broadway-scale presentation.
The characters navigate casting, rehearsal, and production demands surrounding a New York stage show.
Films like High Strung Free Dance, and why
Center Stage
romantic backstage drama centered on dance, artistic ambition, and performance spectacle
Step Up
dance-focused romance combining young performers, competition, and emotional self-discovery
La La Land
musical romance driven by creative collaboration and the pursuit of a major stage opportunity
Save the Last Dance
youthful performing-arts drama with choreography, ambition, and ensemble relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Damian
- Release Date
- 2018-09-13
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (243)
Cast
- Thomas Doherty
- Harry Jarvis
- Juliet Doherty
- Jane Seymour
- Ace Bhatti
- Kika Markham
- Nataly Santiago
- Kerrynton Jones
- Jorgen Makena
- Giulia Nahmany
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Brew, Cineverse Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, MovieMe
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is High Strung Free Dance about?
- A gifted dancer and innovative pianist find romance and artistic purpose while preparing a highly anticipated Broadway production.
- What is High Strung Free Dance like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of High Strung Free Dance as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is High Strung Free Dance violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in High Strung Free Dance.
- What did critics think of High Strung Free Dance?
- Critics found the film an appealing but familiar dance romance whose performances and stage energy outweigh its conventional storytelling.
- Which films are like High Strung Free Dance?
- Films with a similar feel include Center Stage, Step Up, La La Land, and Save the Last Dance.
- How long is High Strung Free Dance?
- High Strung Free Dance runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch High Strung Free Dance?
- In United States, High Strung Free Dance streams on Brew, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
