Sweet Hearts Dance
Synopsis
Wiley and Sandra have been happily married for years and are now in the process of breaking up. Sam, his childhood friend, is just beginning to fall in love with a new teacher at the high school. As they try to adjust to these conflicting emotions they find themselves having to evaluate their own relationship as well.
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Don Johnson
Wiley Boon
Susan Sarandon
Sandra "Sandy" Boon
Jeff Daniels
Sam Manners
Elizabeth Perkins
Adie Nims
Kate Reid
Pearne Manners
Justin Henry
Kyle Boon
Holly Marie Combs
Debs Boon
Heather Coleman
B.J. Boon
Bernie Sanders
Bernie
Matthew Wohl
Dick Merezini
Steven Stabler
Wayne Rodemeyer
Laurie Corbin
Claire Norton
Lanie Conklin
Darielle Johnson
Jock MacDonald
Peter Barrett
Frits Momsen
Joe Canecki
Stephen Robert Moorhead
Bobby Canecki
Paul Schnabel
Policeman
Jerrilyn Miller
Ellen Becker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 23, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Greenwald
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Thompson
- Original Score
- Richard Gibbs
- Original Title
- Sweet Hearts Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.8M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Brightstar Films, Chestnut Hill Productions, ML Delphi Premier Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Greenwald
Ernest Thompson
Richard Gibbs
Tak Fujimoto
Robert Florio
Robert Greenwald, Jeffrey Lurie
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Greenwald
Director
Bobbie Read
Costume Design
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Richard Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Ernest Thompson
Writer
Robert Florio
Editor
Jeffrey Lurie
Producer
James Allen
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Hearts Dance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Hearts Dance about?
Wiley and Sandra have been happily married for years and are now in the process of breaking up. Sam, his childhood friend, is just beginning to fall in love with a new teacher at the high school. As they try to adjust to these conflicting emotions they find themselves having to evaluate their own relationship as well.
Who directed Sweet Hearts Dance?
Sweet Hearts Dance was directed by Robert Greenwald.
Who stars in Sweet Hearts Dance?
The principal cast of Sweet Hearts Dance includes Don Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jeff Daniels, Elizabeth Perkins, Kate Reid.
When was Sweet Hearts Dance released and how long is it?
Sweet Hearts Dance was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Sweet Hearts Dance make at the box office?
Sweet Hearts Dance grossed $3.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Hearts Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Hearts Dance was composed by Richard Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sweet Hearts Dance?
Sweet Hearts Dance holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).