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Cha Cha Real Smooth

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Dakota Johnson, Vanessa Burghardt, and Cooper Raiff in Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)
A young man who works as a Bar Mitzvah party host strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic daughter.
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A young man who works as a Bar Mitzvah party host strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic daughter.A young man who works as a Bar Mitzvah party host strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic daughter.A young man who works as a Bar Mitzvah party host strikes up a friendship with a mother and her autistic daughter.

  • Director
    • Cooper Raiff
  • Writer
    • Cooper Raiff
  • Stars
    • Cooper Raiff
    • Dakota Johnson
    • Evan Assante
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,498
    813
    • Director
      • Cooper Raiff
    • Writer
      • Cooper Raiff
    • Stars
      • Cooper Raiff
      • Dakota Johnson
      • Evan Assante
    • 131User reviews
    • 136Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 14 nominations total

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    Cooper Raiff
    Cooper Raiff
    • Andrew
    Dakota Johnson
    Dakota Johnson
    • Domino
    Evan Assante
    Evan Assante
    • David
    Vanessa Burghardt
    Vanessa Burghardt
    • Lola
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Andrew's Mom
    Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett
    • Stepdad Greg
    Raúl Castillo
    Raúl Castillo
    • Joseph
    Colton Osorio
    Colton Osorio
    • Rodrigo
    Amara Pedroso
    Amara Pedroso
    • Maya
    • (as Amara Pedroso Saquel)
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Macy
    Brooklyn Ramirez
    • Margaret
    • (as Brooklyn Sloane Ramirez)
    Kelly O'Sullivan
    Kelly O'Sullivan
    • Bella
    Javien Mercado
    • Andrew (12)
    Chris Newman
    Chris Newman
    • Andrew's Dad
    Davina Reid
    Davina Reid
    • Cathy
    Lisa Velten Smith
    Lisa Velten Smith
    • Mrs. Ray
    Corrie Danieley
    • Jacob's Mom
    Eamonn McElfresh
    Eamonn McElfresh
    • Little Prick
    • Director
      • Cooper Raiff
    • Writer
      • Cooper Raiff
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews131

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    8cliftonofun

    More please, Cooper

    As someone who loved Sh!thouse, I mostly wanted to see what Raiff would do next. Would it feel that real again? Could he find that mix of funny and heartbreaking? Answer: yes. This kid has such a knack for finding connections that feel human - joyous and complicated and cringy and triumphant and sad. Nothing in this movie feels like a stretch. So much happens, and so little happens all at once....for the plot and for the protagonist. I so wanted Andrew to be the best version of himself through it all. I'm excited Raiff has found a way to make this kind of story because we need more of them.
    8TiCor78

    Beautiful and heartwarming

    This is such a beautiful and heartwarming story!

    It was a joy to see how the relationships between all the different characters developed.

    It made me smile, made me laugh out loud and made me tear up... It is cheesy at times, but that didn't bother me a bit.

    I'm a sucker for these kind of movies. 🤷‍♂️ That chemistry between Dakota Johnson and Cooper Raiff...Wow!

    Great performances by all.

    8,5/10.
    8geokk

    The right amount of tears & laughs!

    It's a classic indie film and that's a plus in my book! It's a really nice story and it's perfectly directed, Cooper Raiff did an excellent job! There are some really joyful and humorous moments, really liked Raiff's sense of humour and there also some touching scenes, in particular the one where Raiff and Johnson talk about depression (I cried my eyes out during that scene)! Though I'd like to notify that there's a cringe dialogue between them in another scene later in the movie too! All in all, the movie is definitely worth watching if you love the combination of sentimental and funny!
    8adamnacci

    Fun gem hidden between blockbusters. Worth a look

    There is a good bit of sarcastic comedy and wittiness. Honestly starts out a little clunky but I think it's intentional. Great story well acted in unique style by the lead. It's always fun to see a film truly evolve as the characters do and I think that's what you get here as the main actor is also the director and writer. Just a good movie that touches each emotion sometimes in unique and engaging ways.
    9AdamMohammed41

    Heartwarming and lovely

    Where this actor, director and writer who called Mr. Raiff been!? This movie is such incredible one for those who love drama and calm movies! Right amount of laughters and tears, Besides that it has the touch of Apple+, the music and the simplicity of telling the story. Love this movie so much.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shooting took place mainly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
    • Goofs
      While Andrew is being interviewed for HLAF, although the interviewer is off camera you can still see his right hand raising toward his mouth. However in the next cut, a closeup of the interviewer, it is the left hand that's covering his mouth.
    • Quotes

      Andrew: What's it like being depressed?

      Domino: I don't know. It feels like... like you remember what better feels like and then you do things that you think will make you feel better but they don't. They make it worse. And the things that I'm really scared of doing are probably the things that will help me the most, but I just can't do them.

    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: Movies that Destroyed and Restored my Faith in Humanity | Sundance 2022 (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      The Show Goes On
      Written by Lupe Fiasco (as Wasalu Jaco), Isaac Brock, Dann Gallucci, Eric Judy, Jonathan Keith Brown, Kane Beatz (as Daniel Johnson), and Dustin Brower

      Performed by Lupe Fiasco

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cha Cha Real Smooth, ¡a bailar!
    • Filming locations
      • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Picturestart
      • Fifth Season
      • BBC Legends
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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