Shall We Dance? (1996)

Name: Shall We Dance?
Director: Masayuki Suō
Genre: Music, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1996-01-27
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Cast: Koji Yakusho, Tamiyo Kusakari, Naoto Takenaka, Eri Watanabe

Music Comedy Drama Romance

Director: Masayuki Suō

Cast: Koji Yakusho, Tamiyo Kusakari, Naoto Takenaka, Eri Watanabe

Runtime136 min

RatingPG

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A bored accountant spots a beautiful woman in the window of a ballroom dance studio. He secretly starts taking dancing lessons to be near her, and then over time discovers how much he loves dancing. His wife, meanwhile, has hired a private detective to find out why he has started coming home late smelling of perfume.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Shall We Dance? (1996) directed by Masayuki Suō is a critically acclaimed romantic comedy-drama. The film received positive reviews, with critics praising its charming performances and heartfelt exploration of personal growth and marital relationships. It has an impressive 7.3/10 rating on IMDb and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating strong positive audience reception.

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Fans of lighthearted yet poignant dramas will enjoy the 1996 film Shall We Dance?, directed by Masayuki Suō. The film blends comedy, romance, and music as an accountant played by Koji Yakusho discovers a newfound passion for ballroom dancing, leading to heartwarming personal growth and charming relationship dynamics.

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Shall We Dance? is a 1996 Japanese romantic comedy-drama film directed by Masayuki Suo. Its title refers to the song "Shall We Dance?" which comes from Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I. It inspired the 2004 English-language remake of the same name.