Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2006): Cast & Ratings
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School is a 2006 drama musical directed by Randall Miller, starring John Goodman, Marisa Tomei and Robert Carlyle. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $410,602 worldwide. Critics gave it 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Randall Miller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Samuel Goldwyn Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School About?
The premise of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Frank, a man struggling with profound grief after the loss of his wife, unexpectedly finds himself helping a stranger fulfill a final request. This leads him into the world of ballroom dancing and charm school, where he encounters a compelling instructor. As Frank learns to dance and reconnect with life, he forms a bond with the instructor, and together they confront their individual heartaches and find a path toward healing and hope.
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- journey
- dance
- therapy
- black eye
- baker
- appointment
- based on short film
- male female relationship
- stolen car
- slashed tire
- search
- psychologist
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- loss of wife
- jail
- fight
- doctor
- dance teacher
- automobile accident
- artificial leg
- apology
- ambulance
- pasadena california
- widower
- dance lesson
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Cast
John Goodman leads the cast, with Marisa Tomei and Robert Carlyle. Directed by Randall Miller.
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Director Randall Miller
More from Randall Miller
More films directed by Randall Miller, best-rated first: Bottle Shock, Class Act, CBGB and Nobel Son.
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School 22% on Rotten Tomatoes and 40 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 22% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 62%
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
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TMDB 58% User score
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Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Plot Summary
What happens in Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Frank is a dedicated baker who spends his days providing fresh bread for his family’s business. On one fateful day, while making deliveries along a desolate mountain road painted in hues of blue, he receives a concerning call from his friend Kip. Kip mentions an unpleasant odor he cannot shake off and is resorting to desperate measures to resolve it. Throughout his journey, Frank clutches a photograph of his beloved wife, Rita, highlighting the deep emotional connection and the lingering presence of his grief.
Full summary
The whole story of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, scene by scene
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Box Office
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School grossed $410,602 worldwide. $349,132 came from the US and Canada and $61,470 (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$410.6K
- US & Canada
- $349.1K
- International
- $61.5K
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School.
How Well Do You Know Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School?
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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What does Frank do for a living?
Cars in Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
13 cars on screen, including the Divco 206 and the 1991 Freightliner FL-Series.
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1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon Minor role
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Szabad egy táncra?” and “Um toque de sedução”.
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- Szabad egy táncra?
- Um toque de sedução
- Baila comigo
- Un toque de seducción
- Marilyn Hotchkissin tanssikoulu
- Dancing to Heaven
- Ballroom Dancing - Auf Schicksal folgt Liebe
- בית ספר לריקודים סלוניים ולנימוסים של גב'
- Škola tance a šarmu
- 舞动心方向
- Un toc de seducció
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Musical Chairs, Look for the Silver Lining and Dancing in the Dark.
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School?
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School released?
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School was released on March 31, 2006.
Who directed Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School?
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School was directed by Randall Miller.
More films by Randall Miller Who is in the cast of Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School?
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School stars John Goodman, Marisa Tomei and Robert Carlyle.
How much did Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School make at the box office?
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School grossed $410,602 worldwide ($349,132 domestic, $61,470 international).
How is Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School rated?
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School has 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School have a post-credit scene?
No. Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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