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Tap

1989 · 111 min

A warm, rhythmic drama about second chances, with dance numbers that lift a story of pride and tough choices.

Directed by
Nick Castle
Genres
Drama, Music
Tagline
Sometimes, no matter what, you can't escape the rhythm.
Overview
Max Washington has just been released from prison after serving time for burglary. He returns to his old hangout, a hoofer club. His old girl friend, Amy, who still works at the club as a Tap instructor, is less than thrilled to see him. Her father, Little Mo, is happy to see him, because he has plans for a show involving Max. In addition, Max's old partners in crime have another job for him.

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Directed by
Nick Castle
Genres
Drama, Music
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • redemption
  • art
  • identity
  • family
  • ambition
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • musical
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror0
Humour3
Realism7
Romance4
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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