Mad About Mambo

PG-13

Released Jul 14, 2000

1h 32m

Romance

Comedy

List

57%

14 Reviews

Tomatometer

52%

1,000+ Ratings

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When his favorite football club, Belfast United, recruits a Brazilian soccer sensation, high-schooler Danny Mitchell (William Ash) decides that to become a master of fancy footwork on the field he must learn Latin dance. Mitchell secretly enrolls at a dance studio, where he struggles to improve his coordination. As the semester wears on, Mitchell discovers a passion he never knew existed -- for both the mambo and for his prudish partner, Lucy McLoughlin (Keri Russell).

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Critics Consensus

A throw back to earlier films like Strictly Ballroom, Mambo is a competent but ultimately dull film.

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Steve D

Cute enough thanks especially to Keri Russell,

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

very very sweet be careful if your diabetic

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Typical cheesiness (in a good way) prevailing in the 1980s-90s.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Audience Member

Keri Russell. Need more to say?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

great film.. William Ash is my cousin and that may contribute to the reason why I love this film, but's really a great story, with some superb acting and Irish accents all around!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

The movie is great isnt it?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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John Forte

Director

William Ash

Danny Mitchell

Keri Russell

Lucy McLoughlin

Brian Cox

Sidney McLoughlin

Theo Fraser Steele

Oliver Parr

Rosaleen Linehan

Mrs. Burns

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Michael Rechtshaffen

Hollywood Reporter

Uninspired end result.

Jan 1, 2000

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Ash and Russell ... generate just enough tension to keep the audience interested.

Jan 1, 2000

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Cody Clark

Mr. Showbiz

Mad About Mambo's steps may be as familiar as the hokeypokey, but there's just enough gusto in the execution to make it a guilty pleasure.

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 19, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 3/5

Mar 12, 2004

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Brandon Judell

PopcornQ

Boy falls for girl who wants to win dance contest. He learns all the steps, the girl becomes enamored of him, and . . . Well, you know. You've been there time and time again.

Sep 15, 2003

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Synopsis

When his favorite football club, Belfast United, recruits a Brazilian soccer sensation, high-schooler Danny Mitchell (William Ash) decides that to become a master of fancy footwork on the field he must learn Latin dance. Mitchell secretly enrolls at a dance studio, where he struggles to improve his coordination. As the semester wears on, Mitchell discovers a passion he never knew existed -- for both the mambo and for his prudish partner, Lucy McLoughlin (Keri Russell).

Director: John Forte
Producer: Martin Bruce-Clayton, Gabriel Byrne
Screenwriter: John Forte
Distributor: Gramercy Pictures, USA Films
Production Co: First City Features Ltd, Phoenix Pictures, Gramercy Pictures, Plurabelle Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 14, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $61.7K
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital