IMDb 6.9 2013 HD

I Want to Dance Better at Parties

I Want to Dance Better at Parties

2013
Drama
29 min NR USA
6.9 IMDB

Recovering from the death of his wife, Phillip Rose finds himself in middle age as a single parent. After a clumsy episode on a dance floor at a…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Gideon Obarzanek / Matthew Bate

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that finds its rhythm in the everyday, exploring the small victories that punctuate a life of quiet resilience. 'I Want to Dance Better at Parties' centres on Phillip Rose's relatable quest to find his…

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Thomas Abernathy
Apr 24, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

One approaches 'I Want to Dance Better at Parties' with certain expectations, and sadly, it doesn't quite live up to them. The premise of a grieving man taking dance lessons offers fertile ground for both comedy and pathos,…

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Isabelle Dubois
Apr 24, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

Here is a film that understands the quiet courage it takes to simply try again. 'I Want to Dance Better at Parties' is a beautifully observed character piece, anchored by a performance that speaks volumes in its subtlety.…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 24, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

A film that prioritises heart over spectacle, 'I Want to Dance Better at Parties' offers a slice-of-life narrative that’s more about internal shifts than external drama. Phillip’s decision to seek dance instruction after a social misstep is a…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 24, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a gentle, understated piece that finds its footing in the quiet dignity of its protagonist. Phillip Rose's journey from grief-stricken widower to someone tentatively re-entering the world through dance classes is handled with a delicate touch.…

FAQs

The director of 'I Want to Dance Better at Parties' is not specified in the provided context. While the plot details Phillip Rose's journey and his interactions with a dance teacher, the creative vision behind the camera remains unknown from this information. Further research would be needed to identify the director and their prior work.