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6.2
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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

...the plot isn't the point, Gere and Lopez are. When they dance together, it's a reminder that when dancing became rare in the movies, so did a lot of grace and sexiness.

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Cast & Crew

Peter Chelsom
Director
Susan Sarandon
As Beverly Clark
Stanley Tucci
As Link
Richard Jenkins
As Devine
Jennifer Lopez
As Paulina
Richard Gere
As John Clark
Nick Cannon
As Scott

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Shall We Dance? tells the story of John Clark, a workaholic lawyer who feels trapped in his mundane life. One night, he spontaneously signs up for ballroom dancing lessons after being captivated by a beautiful dance instructor. Despite his initial clumsiness, John falls in love with dancing and becomes obsessed with perfecting his skills for a competition. As he trains, he develops a close friendship with his instructor Paulina, which reignites her passion for dance. Meanwhile, John's wife Beverly grows suspicious of his increasing absences and hires a private investigator to uncover the truth. Will John's newfound love for dance cause him to lose everything he holds dear or will it bring him a newfound sense of purpose and fulfillment?

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Shall We Dance? was released in theaters on October 15, 2004.