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  • 2024
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Summary Since her sister’s disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of Jax losing custody to Roki’s grandfather, Fran...

Directed By: Erica Tremblay

Written By: Erica Tremblay, Miciana Alise

  • 2024
  • R
  • Apple TV+
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2024
  • R
  • Apple TV+
  • 1 h 30 m

Fancy Dance

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
77
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 13 User Ratings
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Summary Since her sister’s disappearance, Jax (Lily Gladstone) has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) by scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma. Every spare minute goes into finding her missing sister while also helping Roki prepare for an upcoming powwow. At the risk of Jax losing custody to Roki’s grandfather, Fran...

Directed By: Erica Tremblay

Written By: Erica Tremblay, Miciana Alise

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
77
92% Positive
23 Reviews
8% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 25 Critic Reviews
77
92% Positive
23 Reviews
8% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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100
Jul 1, 2024
The awe-inspiring strength of 'Fancy Dance' is as softly sensational as it is proudly singular, and Gladstone is breathtaking throughout; Indigenous voices are a necessity to filmmaking.
By Charlotte Simmons FULL REVIEW
90
Jan 28, 2023
Fancy Dance presents a broader narrative that emphasizes the connections that sustain families, communities and tribal nations, even when confronted with a legacy of disenfranchisement. Tremblay’s film validates the varied expressions of that experience with an affirming account of resilience and hope that sparkles with authentic performances, sensitive scripting and a genuine sense of place that resonate well after the final credits roll.
By Justin Lowe FULL REVIEW
83
Jun 21, 2024
On its own terms, the film is an exquisite star vehicle for one of Hollywood’s best rising actresses and an engaging thriller about the contradictions that form when you can’t assemble the puzzle of your own life without relying on pieces you’d rather throw away.
By Christian Zilko FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 24, 2024
A thoughtful, affecting debut feature from Tremblay that puts a necessary spotlight on Indigenous peoples — featuring another exceptional performance from Lily Gladstone.
By Amon Warmann FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 18, 2024
Erica Tremblay’s granular attention to place makes sure that you take note of the root causes of the defeat felt by the Native characters.
By Jake Cole FULL REVIEW
67
Jun 20, 2024
While the grounded presentation is one of the movie’s greatest strengths, there are some chunks in the middle where things nod off.
By Elijah Gonzalez FULL REVIEW
40
Jun 20, 2024
Thanks to an inert story and disagreeable characters, its 90 minutes go by slowly.
By Kyle Smith FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Confluential Films, Significant Productions, AUM Group, Creative Producing Lab, Directors' Lab, Indigenous Intensive, The Sundance Screenwriters' Lab
Release Date Jun 21, 2024
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating R
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Awards

SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Canadian Sync Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Sun Valley Film Festival, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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