Synopsis
Inside the fascinating but little-known world of same-sex competitive ballroom dance, HOT TO TROT follows a small international cast of four magnetic men and women, on and off the dance floor, over a four-year period. An immersive character study - and an idiosyncratic attack on bigotry - this rousing, powerful story unfurls with the rhythms and energy of dramatic cinema.
Scores
Overall Score
19.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
7.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
0.9%
Review Aggregate
80.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 14 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize political, thought-provoking, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
politicalthought-provokingcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingrealistic
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score95.0
RT audience rating count25
IMDb rating7.7
IMDb votes52
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2018 | $3,133 | $3,914 |
| International | 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2018 | $3,133 | $3,914 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2018 | $1,566 | $1,957 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2018 | $19,000 | $23,737 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2018 | $22,000 | $27,485 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2018 | $11,000 | $13,742 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2018 | $32,000 | $39,978 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2018 | $65,700 | $82,079 |
| Total Revenues | 2018 | $151,266 | $188,978 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2018 | $219,000 (est) | $273,597 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2018 | $80,000 (est) | $99,944 (est) |
| Participations | 2018 | $3,000 | $3,748 |
| Residuals ? | 2018 | $7,000 | $8,745 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2018 | $43,800 | $54,719 |
| Total Expenses | 2018 | $352,800 | $440,754 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2018 | $-201,534 | $-251,776 |
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