---
title: "A Time for Dancing"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-time-for-dancing-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44266
imdb_id: "tt0242953"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 97
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Time for Dancing (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-time-for-dancing-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Time for Dancing is a drama film released in 2002. The American film is directed by Peter Gilbert and is an adaptation based on the novel of the same name by Davida Wills Hurwin. The production falls under the genres of drama and music, with a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. 

The story follows two high school girls whose friendship and love of dance are challenged when one of them receives a cancer diagnosis. The cast of the film includes Larisa Oleynik, Shiri Appleby, and Peter Coyote.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Gilbert

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Larisa Oleynik** as *Juliana 'Jules' Michaels*
- **Shiri Appleby** as *Samantha 'Sam' Russell*
- **Peter Coyote** as *Wyn Michaels*
- **Patricia Kalember** as *Sandra Michaels*
- **Amy Madigan** as *Jackie Russell*
- **Shane West** as *Paul, the DJ*
- **Scott Vickaryous** as *Eli*
- **Anton Yelchin** as *Jackson Michaels*
- **Lynn Whitfield** as *Linda Derricks, the Dance Teacher*
- **Jennifer Hamilton** as *Colleen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Time for Dancing online?
A Time for Dancing is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kixi, Kixi Select Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Time for Dancing worth watching?
A Time for Dancing holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 97 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Music for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Time for Dancing and when was it released?
A Time for Dancing is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2002. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Time for Dancing?
A Time for Dancing was directed by Peter Gilbert.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Time for Dancing — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44266)
- [A Time for Dancing - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Time_for_Dancing)
- [A Time for Dancing (2002) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242953/fullcredits/cast)
- [A Time for Dancing (2002) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44266-a-time-for-dancing/cast)
- [A Time for Dancing (2002) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/a-time-for-dancing/credits)
- [A Time for Dancing (2002) – Films & Séries – OutNow](https://help.naver.com/service/5626/contents/24844?lang=ko&osType=COMMONOS)

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