Dance with a Stranger
1985, English. Directed by Mike Newell.
It wasn't simply love. It was a case of cold-blooded passion.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dance with a Stranger
Dance with a Stranger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mike NewellDirector
- Miranda RichardsonRuth Ellis
- Rupert EverettDavid Blakeley
- Ian HolmDesmond Cussen
- Matthew CarrollAndy
- Tom ChadbonAnthony Findlater
- Jane BertishCarole Findlater
- David TroughtonCliff Davis
- Paul MooneyClive Gunnell
- Stratford JohnsMorrie Conley
- Joanne WhalleyChristine
- Susan KydBarbara
- Lesley ManvilleMaryanne
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1985
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Shelagh Delaney
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What Dance with a Stranger is based on
Dance with a Stranger is based on a true story.
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Dance with a Stranger: quick answers
Is Dance with a Stranger worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dance with a Stranger?
Dance with a Stranger runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Dance with a Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dance with a Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dance with a Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dance with a Stranger is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dance with a Stranger on?
Dance with a Stranger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dance with a Stranger?
If you liked Dance with a Stranger, try The United States of Leland, Devil in a Blue Dress, True Believer.
Who directed Dance with a Stranger?
Dance with a Stranger (1985) was directed by Mike Newell and stars Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm.
What is Dance with a Stranger based on?
Dance with a Stranger is based on a true story.