Fancy Dance
1989, Japanese. Directed by Masayuki Suō.
Yohei, a punk rocker, becomes a Buddhist monk in order to inherit a mountain temple. Though initially rebelling against the tough monastic discipline, he learns to adjust. Then his girlfriend shows up, enticing him to return to his rock 'n' roll roots.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Fancy Dance is streaming on MUBI and Film Movement Plus in India.
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- Released
- 23 December 1989
- Original title
- ファンシイダンス
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masayuki Suō
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What Fancy Dance is based on
Fancy Dance is based on Fancy Dance, a manga series by Reiko Okano.
Manga series
Fancy Dance
By Reiko Okano
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Fancy Dance: quick answers
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How long is Fancy Dance?
Fancy Dance runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Which OTT platform is Fancy Dance on?
Fancy Dance is streaming on MUBI and Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fancy Dance?
If you liked Fancy Dance, try SLC Punk, Metal Lords, Drumline: A New Beat.
Who directed Fancy Dance?
Fancy Dance (1989) was directed by Masayuki Suō and stars Masahiro Motoki, Honami Suzuki, Kenji Ohtsuki.
What is Fancy Dance based on?
Fancy Dance is based on Fancy Dance, a manga series by Reiko Okano.