
Dreams of Leaving
1980, English. Directed by David Hare.
William came to work in Fleet Street in 1971. London meant girls, as many girls as he could find. Then he met Caroline and so it began, that very strange summer ... Caroline said the best of her life.
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- 17 January 1980
- Country
- United Kingdom
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- David Hare
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Dreams of Leaving runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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Dreams of Leaving isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 January 1980. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dreams of Leaving?
If you liked Dreams of Leaving, try Harry and Meghan: Escaping the Palace, A Bramble House Christmas, Sound of Christmas.
Who directed Dreams of Leaving?
Dreams of Leaving (1980) was directed by David Hare and stars Bill Nighy, Kate Nelligan, Andrew Seear.