A Time for Dancing (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
A Time for Dancing is a 2002 music drama directed by Peter Gilbert, starring Amy Madigan as Jackie Russell, Shiri Appleby and Anton Yelchin. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Peter Gilbert
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Time for Dancing About?
The premise of A Time for Dancing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Their love of dance, and their friendship, is challenged for two high school girls when one is diagnosed with cancer.
A Time for Dancing Cast & Characters
Amy Madigan leads the cast as Jackie Russell, with Shiri Appleby as Samantha 'Sam' Russell and Anton Yelchin as Jackson Michaels. Directed by Peter Gilbert; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Gilbert
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Amy Madigan as Jackie Russell - Shiri Appleby as Samantha 'Sam' Russell
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Anton Yelchin as Jackson Michaels - Larisa Oleynik as Juliana 'Jules' Michaels
Also Starring in A Time for Dancing
· 16 more- Patricia Kalember Sandra Michaels
- Becca Sweitzer Jules Dance Doubles / Company Dancers (Adults)
- Vicki Davis Juilliard Check in Girl
- Honey Sanders Juilliard Administrator
- Peter Coyote Wyn Michaels
- Lynn Whitfield Linda Derricks, the Dance Teacher
- Mandy Moore Company Dancers (Adults)
- Shane West Paul, the DJ
- Barbara Eve Harris Dr. Conner
- Scott Vickaryous Eli
- Kevin Alexander Stea Bryan / Company Dancers (Adults)
- Shanti Lowry Eva / Company Dancer (Adults)
- Ayesha Orange Sarah / Company Dancers (Adults)
- Jennifer Hamilton Colleen
- Tovaris Wilson Ivan / Company Dancers (Adults)
- Nikki Tuazon Nadia / Company Dancers (Adults)
More from Peter Gilbert
More films directed by Peter Gilbert, best-rated first: With All Deliberate Speed and At the Death House Door.
A Time for Dancing Plot Summary
What happens in A Time for Dancing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sam Russell tells the story of her best friend Jules Michaels, a bond that began when they were six years old in a dance class and grew into something central to both of their lives. From the moment they met, they shared a rhythm, a discipline, and a dream that kept them returning to the studio long after the other kids had left. Sam danced beside her, a constant companion in a world where Jules’s drive and talent turned every routine into a small act of courage.
Full summary
The whole story of A Time for Dancing, scene by scene
A Time for Dancing Box Office
A Time for Dancing grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- International
- $2.9M
How Well Do You Know A Time for Dancing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who narrates the story of her best friend Jules Michaels?
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A Time for Dancing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of A Time for Dancing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Time for Dancing?
A Time for Dancing runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was A Time for Dancing released?
A Time for Dancing was released on September 6, 2002.
Who directed A Time for Dancing?
A Time for Dancing was directed by Peter Gilbert.
More films by Peter Gilbert Who is in the cast of A Time for Dancing?
A Time for Dancing stars Amy Madigan as Jackie Russell, Shiri Appleby as Samantha 'Sam' Russell and Anton Yelchin as Jackson Michaels, among 20 credited actors.
How much did A Time for Dancing make at the box office?
A Time for Dancing grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Does A Time for Dancing have a post-credit scene?
No. A Time for Dancing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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