7.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 2022 • 108 min • Adults (18+)
Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)
Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)
Overview
Cha Cha Real Smooth follows Andrew, a directionless college grad who stumbles into a gig as a bar mitzvah hype man and develops an unconventional friendship with a young single mother and her teenage daughter. Written and directed by Cooper Raiff, who also stars, the film is a quiet character study about empathy, emotional immaturity, and the awkward stretch between youth and actual adulthood. The Leans Traditional label reflects a story told through a heterosexual romantic lens, centered on personal responsibility and genuine human connection rather than social commentary. A trans character appears naturally in the story without fanfare, and diverse family structures are present, but neither pulls the film hard in any ideological direction.
Starring Cast
Cooper Raiff • Dakota Johnson • Evan Assante
Where to watch
Apple TVRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Neutral
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
7.5
Overview
Cha Cha Real Smooth follows Andrew, a directionless college grad who stumbles into a gig as a bar mitzvah hype man and develops an unconventional friendship with a young single mother and her teenage daughter. Written and directed by Cooper Raiff, who also stars, the film is a quiet character study about empathy, emotional immaturity, and the awkward stretch between youth and actual adulthood. The Leans Traditional label reflects a story told through a heterosexual romantic lens, centered on personal responsibility and genuine human connection rather than social commentary. A trans character appears naturally in the story without fanfare, and diverse family structures are present, but neither pulls the film hard in any ideological direction.
Starring Cast
Cooper Raiff • Dakota Johnson • Evan Assante
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Political: Center
Confidence: High
The film centers on a young man's journey of self-discovery and an unconventional romance, exploring themes of empathy and responsibility. It focuses on individual human experiences and emotional connections rather than promoting any specific political ideology.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: High
The film features primarily traditional casting, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, and DEI themes are not explicitly central to the story.
Secondary
Trans: Neutral
Confidence: High
Cha Cha Real Smooth features Lola, a transsexual character whose identity is presented incidentally within the narrative. The film focuses on her neurodiversity and relationships, with her trans identity being a respected aspect of her character rather than a central theme. The protagonist, Andrew, treats Lola with unwavering kindness and acceptance throughout their interactions.
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Confidence: High
The film explores diverse family structures, including single-parent and blended families, highlighting the emotional complexities of modern relationships. It normalizes unconventional romantic connections and fluid caregiving roles within these family units.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Low
Cha Cha Real Smooth centers on the romantic and personal development of its lead characters. The film explores themes of love, responsibility, and self-discovery within a heterosexual context. No identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explicit themes are present in the narrative.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Cha Cha Real Smooth" features original characters created specifically for this production. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one gender in source material or prior adaptations, is portrayed as a different gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
Cha Cha Real Smooth features original characters created for this film. There is no prior source material or historical context establishing a canonical race for any character, meaning no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.9
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