

Dance with a Stranger (1985)
Overview
Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He breaks up with her, something which makes Ellis, obsessed by him, very upset.
Where to watch Dance with a Stranger
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo +2 | — | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — | — |
| France | — | — | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
| Italy | The Film Club | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Dance with a Stranger in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Dance with a Stranger about?
Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He breaks up with her, something which makes Ellis, obsessed by him, very upset. Dance with a Stranger is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 1985-03-01, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Dance with a Stranger worth watching?
TMDB users rate Dance with a Stranger 6.1 out of 10 from 57 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger?
In the United States, Dance with a Stranger streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mike Newell
Cast
- Miranda Richardson as Ruth Ellis
- Rupert Everett as David Blakeley
- Ian Holm as Desmond Cussen
- Matthew Carroll as Andy
- Tom Chadbon as Anthony Findlater
- Jane Bertish as Carole Findlater
- David Troughton as Cliff Davis
- Paul Mooney as Clive Gunnell
- Stratford Johns as Morrie Conley
- Joanne Whalley as Christine
- Susan Kyd as Barbara
- Lesley Manville as Maryanne
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Sources
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