Mad About Mambo (2000): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mad About Mambo is a 2000 romantic comedy directed by John Forte. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $65,283 worldwide. Critics gave it 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- John Forte
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gramercy Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mad About Mambo About?
The premise of Mad About Mambo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Danny Mitchell, a devoted football fan, unexpectedly finds himself drawn to the vibrant world of Latin dance. To learn the mambo, he secretly enrolls in a studio, hoping to master the energetic steps. However, his experience becomes more complicated when he develops feelings for his proper and initially reluctant dance partner, Lucy, as he struggles to balance his passion for football with the unfamiliar rhythms and romance of the dance floor.
Mad About Mambo Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- friendship between boys
- dance partner
- boy wears underwear
- clothes shopping
- cheerleader
- boy dancing with boy
- boys school
- panties
- yellow panties
- yellow dress
- upskirt
- partial female nudity
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- dance class
- bare chested male
- friendship
- school
- love
- soccer
- entrepreneur
- spiked drink
- milkshake
- professional sports
- soccer match
- half time
- stepping on someone's foot
- character says i love you
- speaking gaelic
- public argument
- poster
- sunless tanning cream
- welcome home party
- underwater scene
- love triangle
- swimming pool
- alcohol
- party crashing
- mother son relationship
- pampering
- gift
- fake injury
- reference to fred astaire
- montage
- dancing on a bed
- foot injury
- flowers
- injury
- wristwatch
- magic trick
- hammer
- video store
The Director of Mad About Mambo
Directed by John Forte.
- Director John Forte
Mad About Mambo Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mad About Mambo 57% on Rotten Tomatoes and 41 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 57% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 41 Metascore
User score 1.3
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TMDB 51% User score
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Mad About Mambo Plot Summary
What happens in Mad About Mambo from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant world of Danny, a passionate young footballer, the enticing rhythms of South America captivate him. Inspired by the remarkable skills of legends like Pelé and Carlos Riga, Danny becomes determined to emulate their elegance and style on the field. In pursuit of an approach that blends football with the lively spirit of Samba, he enrolls in dance lessons. This unexpected choice leaves his friends, Mickey (Maclean Stewart), Gary (Russell Smith), and Spike (Joe Rea), in a state of confusion, as they follow their own quirky dreams—a fashion designer, a magician, and a mercenary—none rivaling Danny’s unwavering dedication to making football his ultimate passion.
Full summary
The whole story of Mad About Mambo, scene by scene
Mad About Mambo Box Office
Mad About Mambo grossed $65,283 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$65.3K
- US & Canada
- $65.3K
How Well Do You Know Mad About Mambo?
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 is the main character in 'Mad About Mambo'?
Cars in Mad About Mambo
8 cars on screen, including the 1989 Suzuki Vitara and the 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
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1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit Important role -
1984 Freight Rover Sherpa 300 Series Background role -
1996 Land-Rover Discovery Series I Background role
Mad About Mambo Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Kick It With Samba - Heiße Rhythmen, große Liebe” and “Perfect Timing”.
- Also known as
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- Kick It With Samba - Heiße Rhythmen, große Liebe
- Perfect Timing
- Kick it with Samba
- Футбол и мамбо
- Mambómánia
- 맘보
- Mambomania
- 曼波舞王
- Com a Bola Toda
- Çılgın Mambo
- Nebun după mambo
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Movies Like Mad About Mambo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Mambo Kings, Mambo italiano and Mad Love.
Mad About Mambo FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mad About Mambo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mad About Mambo?
Mad About Mambo runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Mad About Mambo released?
Mad About Mambo was released on August 4, 2000.
Who directed Mad About Mambo?
Mad About Mambo was directed by John Forte.
More films by John Forte How much did Mad About Mambo make at the box office?
Mad About Mambo grossed $65,283 worldwide.
How is Mad About Mambo rated?
Mad About Mambo has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, 41 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Mad About Mambo have a post-credit scene?
No. Mad About Mambo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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