Dance with a Stranger
“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.
Where to watch Dance with a Stranger in United States
Can I watch Dance with a Stranger in United States? Yes — you can stream Dance with a Stranger in United States on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and Philo.
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Tubi TVClick a service to open Dance with a Stranger there. Availability last verified on September 10, 2026.
Where is Dance with a Stranger streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Channel 4 | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Acontra Plus |
About Dance with a Stranger
Dance with a Stranger is a 1985 English-language crime and drama film directed by Mike Newell. The cast is led by Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo.
Dance with a Stranger was produced by National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), Goldcrest, and Film4 Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 1, 1985, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Mike Newell
- Writers
- Shelagh Delaney
- Release date
- March 1, 1985
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC), Goldcrest, Film4 Productions
Dance with a Stranger cast & crew
Dance with a Stranger was directed by Mike Newell and written by Shelagh Delaney.
The cast features Miranda Richardson as Ruth Ellis, Rupert Everett as David Blakeley, Ian Holm as Desmond Cussen, Matthew Carroll as Andy, Tom Chadbon as Anthony Findlater, and Jane Bertish as Carole Findlater.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Hartley, cinematography is by Peter Hannan, and it was produced by Roger Randall-Cutler.
Is Dance with a Stranger worth watching?
Dance with a Stranger holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 56 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, Dance with a Stranger is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dance with a Stranger
In United States, you can stream Dance with a Stranger on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and MGM Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Dance with a Stranger
Miranda Richardson
Ruth Ellis
Rupert Everett
David Blakeley
Ian Holm
Desmond Cussen
Matthew Carroll
Andy
Tom Chadbon
Anthony Findlater
Jane Bertish
Carole Findlater
David Troughton
Cliff Davis
Paul Mooney
Clive Gunnell
Stratford Johns
Morrie Conley
Joanne Whalley
Christine
Susan Kyd
Barbara
Lesley Manville
Maryanne
Dance with a Stranger — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger in United States?
Dance with a Stranger is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is Dance with a Stranger on fuboTV?
Yes — Dance with a Stranger is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Dance with a Stranger in?
Dance with a Stranger is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dance with a Stranger?
Dance with a Stranger runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is Dance with a Stranger rated?
Dance with a Stranger is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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