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The Business of Fancydancing (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Business of Fancydancing is a 2002 music drama directed by Sherman Alexie, starring Evan Adams and Michelle St. John. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $175,710 worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
worldwide gross
$175.7K
Metascore
49
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The Business of Fancydancing (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Sherman Alexie
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Business of Fancydancing About?

The premise of The Business of Fancydancing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A renowned poet reconnects with his childhood friend at a deeply emotional funeral, prompting him to examine his indigenous heritage and the challenges of belonging. The experience forces him to confront questions of identity and navigate the intricacies of his community.

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Cast & crew

The Business of Fancydancing Cast

Evan Adams leads the cast, with Michelle St. John. Directed by Sherman Alexie.

Ratings

The Business of Fancydancing Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Business of Fancydancing 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

The Business of Fancydancing Plot Summary

What happens in The Business of Fancydancing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the story unfolds, we are drawn into the complex lives of two men from Spokane, with Seymour Polatkin (Evan Adams) and Aristotle (Gene Tagaban) whose shared history on the Spokane Reservation in the picturesque region of eastern Washington becomes a significant backdrop. Seymour, struggling with his identity, grapples with an intense inner conflict that pits his indigenous heritage against his reality as an urban gay man in a relationship with a white partner. This existential struggle is set against a rich historical context filled with diverse cultures and the relationships he builds throughout his college years and early adulthood.

Full summary

The whole story of The Business of Fancydancing, scene by scene

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Box office

The Business of Fancydancing Box Office

The Business of Fancydancing grossed $175,710 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$175.7K

US & Canada
$175.7K
Videos

The Business of Fancydancing Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Business of Fancydancing.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Business of Fancydancing?

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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Cars

Cars in The Business of Fancydancing

1 car on screen: the 1995 Lincoln Town Car.

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FAQ

The Business of Fancydancing FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Business of Fancydancing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Business of Fancydancing?

The Business of Fancydancing runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Business of Fancydancing released?

The Business of Fancydancing was released on October 18, 2002.

Who directed The Business of Fancydancing?

The Business of Fancydancing was directed by Sherman Alexie.

More films by Sherman Alexie

Who is in the cast of The Business of Fancydancing?

The Business of Fancydancing stars Evan Adams and Michelle St. John.

How much did The Business of Fancydancing make at the box office?

The Business of Fancydancing grossed $175,710 worldwide.

How is The Business of Fancydancing rated?

The Business of Fancydancing has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 49 on Metacritic.

Does The Business of Fancydancing have a post-credit scene?

No. The Business of Fancydancing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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