The West Side Waltz
1995, English. Directed by Ernest Thompson.
A story that invites you to rediscover the joy of living, the power of friendship and the wisdom of age.
Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company just for making music since Cara plays the violin accompanying Margaret at the piano. Because of her arthritis she accepts the housemaid Robin who wants to become an actress. With this naive pretty girl her life gets suddently really exciting and she makes a lot of new friends.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Ernest ThompsonDirector
- Shirley MacLaineMargaret Mary Elderdice
- Liza MinnelliCara Varnum
- Jennifer GreyRobin Ouiseau
- August SchellenbergSerge
- Hal WilliamsJonno
- Richard GillilandNeil
- Ernest ThompsonManville Truple
- Camille SaviolaTenant
- Estelle HarrisAdie Nims
- Tsai ChinTenant
- Lorna ScottTenant
- Mary Pat GleasonTenant
Details
- Released
- 23 November 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Thompson
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What The West Side Waltz is based on
The West Side Waltz is based on The West Side Waltz, a play or musical by Ernest Thompson.
Play or musical
The West Side Waltz
By Ernest Thompson
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The West Side Waltz runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The West Side Waltz on?
The West Side Waltz isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 November 1995. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The West Side Waltz?
If you liked The West Side Waltz, try American Son, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed The West Side Waltz?
The West Side Waltz (1995) was directed by Ernest Thompson and stars Shirley MacLaine, Liza Minnelli, Jennifer Grey.
What is The West Side Waltz based on?
The West Side Waltz is based on The West Side Waltz, a play or musical by Ernest Thompson.