She Dances (2026)
Story overview
She Dances is a 2026 American comedy-drama directed by Rick Gomez, starring Steve Zahn, Ethan Hawke, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mackenzie Ziegler, and Rosemarie DeWitt. The film follows Jason, a stressed father, and his teenage daughter Claire as they navigate their strained relationship while attending the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals. This heartfelt father-daughter story uses the competitive dance backdrop to explore themes of family, communication, and reconciliation in a charming and emotionally resonant way.
Parent Guide
A heartwarming father-daughter story set against a competitive dance backdrop with positive messages about family reconciliation. Appropriate for most families with children 8 and up.
Content breakdown
No violence or perilous situations. The film focuses entirely on family relationships and dance competition.
Nothing scary or disturbing. Some emotional tension in family relationships but handled gently.
May include very mild language consistent with PG-13 rating, such as occasional 'damn' or 'hell' in emotional moments.
No sexual content or nudity. Dance costumes are appropriate for competition settings.
No substance use depicted. Parents may have drinks in social settings but no excessive drinking shown.
Moderate emotional intensity around family conflict and reconciliation. Some scenes show father and daughter arguing or experiencing emotional distance, but resolution is positive and uplifting.
Parent tips
This PG-13 film is appropriate for most families with children 8 and up. The father-daughter conflict may resonate with families experiencing similar relationship challenges. Consider discussing how families can work through misunderstandings and the importance of open communication. The dance competition setting provides positive messages about dedication and teamwork.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- What colors did you see in the dance costumes?
- Did you like the dancing in the movie?
- Was the music fun to listen to?
- What did Claire want her dad to understand about her dancing?
- How did Jason try to be a better dad?
- What made the dance competition exciting?
- Why do you think Jason and Claire had trouble understanding each other at first?
- What did you think about how they resolved their conflict?
- How did the dance competition help them reconnect?
- How realistic did you find the father-daughter relationship dynamics?
- What did the film say about balancing parental expectations with a child's passions?
- How did the dance setting serve as a metaphor for their relationship journey?
Where to watch
Streaming availability has not been announced yet.