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Cha Cha Real Smooth

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Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with his family in New Jersey. But if there's one thing that belongs on his nonexistent résumé, it's how to get a party started, which lands him the perfect job of motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother's classmates. When Andrew befriends a local mom, Domino, and her daughter, Lola, he finally discovers a future he wants -- even if it might not be his own. Cooper Raiff writes, directs and stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Brad Garrett, Leslie Mann and newcomers Vanessa Burghardt and Evan Assante in this tale of unconventional love that brims with emotional honesty.
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Critics Consensus

A touching dramedy that wears its heart proudly on its sleeve, Cha Cha Real Smooth further affirms writer-director-star Cooper Raiff as a talent to watch.

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Sandi Rankaduwa BuzzFeed News 07/25/2022
Cha Cha Real Smooth made me feel so many things, not least of which is eagerness to see what Raiff might come up with next. Fingers crossed, the party's just getting started. Go to Full Review Shannon Keating BuzzFeed News 06/23/2022
A loving, tender-hearted, and very funny portrait. Go to Full Review Danny Leigh Financial Times 06/23/2022
3/5
Raiff is good at marking out how maddening adult compromises can look at 22. It helps too that for all his occasional camera-hogging, he makes room for fine performances from co-stars. Go to Full Review Maxance Vincent Film Speak 07/13/2025
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At only 25, [Cooper Raiff] has accomplished more than many of us will ever do in our lives and his second outing in filmmaking is one of the most refreshing, and life-affirming comedies of the year. Go to Full Review Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews 07/22/2024
There is a severe lack of consideration for the supporting characters and who they are outside of their relationships with Andrew. Go to Full Review Ally Ham The Review Geek 07/11/2024
8/10
Apart from some misplaced hero worship... Cha Cha Real Smooth is a sweet narrative about embracing the “good-for-you” things in life. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Travis 07/29/2022 This movie is pure and heartwarming, & it conveyed the perfect amount of tension and what differs adult and young adult. See more Marvin 07/27/2022 Great take on a post grad life! I really enjoyed this! See more Sima 07/25/2022 Recin vi Cha Cha Real Smooth y ya se convirti en una de mis pelculas favoritas. Te abraza, te tira, te levanta y te deja el corazn con una sensacin rara, mezcla de tristeza y esperanza. Vanla por favor. See more Nikki 07/25/2022 There are films that, when you are watching them, you get a feeling that you don't want it to end — this is one of those films. At least for me. See more Claudio 07/24/2022 Ugh. Why did I see this in theaters? Sundance has really gone downhill. See more Danny 07/22/2022 The perfect movie for this Friday afternoon. See more Read all reviews
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Cooper Raiff

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Cooper Raiff

Andrew

Dakota Johnson

Domino

Vanessa Burghardt

Lola

Evan Assante

David

Leslie Mann

Andrew's Mom

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Synopsis Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with his family in New Jersey. But if there's one thing that belongs on his nonexistent résumé, it's how to get a party started, which lands him the perfect job of motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother's classmates. When Andrew befriends a local mom, Domino, and her daughter, Lola, he finally discovers a future he wants -- even if it might not be his own. Cooper Raiff writes, directs and stars alongside Dakota Johnson, Brad Garrett, Leslie Mann and newcomers Vanessa Burghardt and Evan Assante in this tale of unconventional love that brims with emotional honesty.
Director
Cooper Raiff
Producer
Ro Donnelly, Erik Feig, Dakota Johnson, Cooper Raiff, Jessica Switch
Screenwriter
Cooper Raiff
Distributor
Apple TV+
Production Co
Endeavor Content, TeaTime Pictures, Picturestart
Rating
R (Language|Some Sexual Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 17, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 17, 2022
Runtime
1h 47m
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