Ethan Hawke and Steve Zahn‘s new movie is now streaming on Peacock. Directed by Rick Gomez, the film was released in the United States on March 27, 2026.
She Dances begins streaming on Peacock on Aug. 21, 2026. The film follows a struggling single father who wants to reconnect with his teenage daughter, Claire. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn when he chaperones her to a regional dance competition, where the two get a chance to rekindle and improve their relationship.
The film stars Steve Zahn as Jason, with Audrey Zahn playing his daughter, Claire. Other cast members include Ethan Hawke, Sonequa Martin-Green, Mackenzie Ziegler, and Rosemarie DeWitt.
What do we know about Ethan Hawke’s She Dances movie?
She Dances focuses on Jason and Claire, a father and daughter who have grown apart. Jason gets an opportunity to spend more time with Claire when he accompanies her and her best friend, Kat, to a dance competition. Their road trip brings their family conflicts to the surface.
Jason is still grieving the loss of his son, Jack, a tragedy that ended his marriage and created distance between him and his daughter. Despite their differences, the dance competition helps him get closer to Claire and better understand her life. The film explores the emotional complexities of a father-daughter relationship.
She Dances marks Gomez’s directorial debut, and he co-wrote the screenplay with Zahn. The film first premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, 2025. As of writing, the comedy-drama movie has an impressive 90% Tomatometer score from 29 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Moreover, Zahn also shares the screen with his real-life daughter, Audrey Zahn. Their real-life relationship makes the father-daughter dynamic especially personal.
Gomez and Zahn also served as producers alongside Jenny Gomez, Mandi Reno, Jenifer Westphal, Coby Toland, and Jason Reed.
Originally reported by Isha Sharma on ComingSoon.net.
