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Love N' Dancing (2009): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Love N' Dancing is a 2009 romantic drama directed by Robert Iscove. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $73,848 worldwide. Critics gave it 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
17%
worldwide gross
$73.8K
Metascore
43
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Love N' Dancing (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Robert Iscove
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Love N' Dancing About?

The premise of Love N' Dancing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A dedicated English teacher and a former dance prodigy unexpectedly find themselves partnering up to compete on the world stage. As they train together, their shared passion for dance sparks a surprising romance. Through rigorous practice and intense competition, they must navigate their feelings while striving for victory.

Love N' Dancing Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • year 2002
  • camera shot of a woman's feet in high heels
  • upskirt
  • mediating
  • candle
  • swing dance
  • dance competition
  • philadelphia night cityscape
  • judged competition
  • cheering crowd
  • ends with biographical notes
  • thin woman
+38 more
  • strong female character
  • dancing
  • school
  • middle school
  • auditorium
  • hearing aid
  • retarded as epithet
  • teacher
  • bald man
  • dance academy
  • bad dancing
  • student
  • reference to tony robbins
  • reference to rutgers university
  • elevator
  • coffeeshop
  • bar
  • large breasts
  • drinking beer from a bottle
  • drinking shots
  • drinking beer
  • homosexual
  • gay innuendo
  • obese man
  • gay flirting
  • breaking off engagement
  • blowing a kiss
  • awkwardness
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • bathroom
  • bluetooth
  • drinking wine
  • argument
  • salesman
  • woman wears a black dress
  • telephone call
  • woman wears eyeglasses
  • fiance fiancee relationship
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Crew

The Director of Love N' Dancing

Directed by Robert Iscove.

From the director

More from Robert Iscove

More films directed by Robert Iscove, best-rated first: She's All That, Boys and Girls, From Justin to Kelly and Surprised by Love.

Full filmography
Ratings

Love N' Dancing Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Love N' Dancing 17% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.

Plot

Love N' Dancing Plot Summary

What happens in Love N' Dancing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Jessica Donovan embarks on a compelling journey of self-discovery, she becomes enveloped in a passionate romance with Jake, a deaf dance instructor who has a fervor for swing dancing. Initially, Jake seems to be just a stepping stone for Jessica—merely a resource for her to learn how to dance alongside her fiancé, Kent, as they gear up for their forthcoming wedding. However, as their dance sessions unfold and Kent’s presence diminishes, Jessica’s affinity for both the rhythm of dance and Jake himself increasingly overshadows her commitment to the man she was set to marry.

Full summary

The whole story of Love N' Dancing, scene by scene

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Box office

Love N' Dancing Box Office

Love N' Dancing grossed $73,848 worldwide. $47,812 came from the US and Canada and $26,036 (35%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$73.8K

US & Canada
$47.8K
International
$26K
US & Canada 65% Rest of the world 35%
Videos

Love N' Dancing Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.

Official Trailer
  • Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
  • Teaser TV Spot
  • Behind the Scenes Dancing In A Salt Lake City Mall
  • Behind the Scenes Amy Smart - Love N' Dancing Soundtrack
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Love N' Dancing?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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  10. Question 10: not answered

What is Jessica Donovan's main reason for initially taking dance lessons?

Cars

Cars in Love N' Dancing

5 cars on screen, including the 2004 Kia Picanto and the 1984 Opel Manta GT/E B.

All 5 cars
  • 2004 Kia Picanto in Love N' Dancing 2004 Kia Picanto Main role
  • 1984 Opel Manta GT/E B in Love N' Dancing 1984 Opel Manta GT/E B Important role
  • 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass in Love N' Dancing 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Minor role
  • 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer in Love N' Dancing 1991 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer Background role
Details

Love N' Dancing Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Ritmo do Amor” and “Szeress és táncolj!”.

Also known as
  • Ritmo do Amor
  • Szeress és táncolj!
  • Χορός για Δυο
  • Au rythme de l'amour
  • Любовь и танцы
  • Szeress és Táncolj
  • Láska a tanec
  • Miłość i taniec
  • Amor y baile
  • אהבה וריקוד
  • Кохання і танці
  • Любов и танци
+5 more
  • 爱在舞动
  • 러브 앤 댄싱
  • Láska a tane
  • Love N'Dancing
  • สเต็ปรัก สเต็ปฝัน

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FAQ

Love N' Dancing FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Love N' Dancing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Love N' Dancing?

Love N' Dancing runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Love N' Dancing released?

Love N' Dancing was released on May 8, 2009.

Who directed Love N' Dancing?

Love N' Dancing was directed by Robert Iscove.

More films by Robert Iscove

How much did Love N' Dancing make at the box office?

Love N' Dancing grossed $73,848 worldwide ($47,812 domestic, $26,036 international).

How is Love N' Dancing rated?

Love N' Dancing has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 17% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.

Does Love N' Dancing have a post-credit scene?

No. Love N' Dancing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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