Mao’s Last Dancer
“Before you can fly, you have to be free.”
At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he falls in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.
Where to watch Mao’s Last Dancer in India
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Where is Mao’s Last Dancer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, The Roku Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About Mao’s Last Dancer
Mao’s Last Dancer is a 2009 English-language drama and romance film directed by Bruce Beresford. The cast is led by Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.
Mao’s Last Dancer was produced by Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd. and made in Australia and China. It was released on October 1, 2009, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $24 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bruce Beresford
- Writers
- Jan Sardi
- Release date
- October 1, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia, China
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $24 million
- Production
- Great Scott Productions Pty. Ltd.
Mao’s Last Dancer cast & crew
Mao’s Last Dancer was directed by Bruce Beresford and written by Jan Sardi.
The cast features Bruce Greenwood as Ben Stevenson, Kyle MacLachlan as Charles Foster, Joan Chen as Niang, Chi Cao as Li Cunxin - adult, Amanda Schull as Elizabeth Mackey, and Wang Shuangbao as Dia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christopher Gordon, cinematography is by Peter James, and it was produced by Troy Lum and Jane Scott.
Is Mao’s Last Dancer worth watching?
Mao’s Last Dancer holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 126 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Mao’s Last Dancer is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Mao’s Last Dancer
Bruce Greenwood
Ben Stevenson
Kyle MacLachlan
Charles Foster
Joan Chen
Niang
Chi Cao
Li Cunxin - adult
Amanda Schull
Elizabeth Mackey
Wang Shuangbao
Dia
Aden Young
Dilworth
Jack Thompson
Judge Woodrow Seals
Penne Hackforth-Jones
Cynthia Dodds
Chengwu Guo
Li Cunxin - teenage
Wen Bin Huang
Li Cunxin - boy
Madeleine Eastoe
Lori
Mao’s Last Dancer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mao’s Last Dancer in India?
Mao’s Last Dancer is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Mao’s Last Dancer in the US?
In the US, Mao’s Last Dancer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Kanopy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Mao’s Last Dancer in?
Mao’s Last Dancer is originally in English, with audio tracks including Mandarin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mao’s Last Dancer?
Mao’s Last Dancer runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Mao’s Last Dancer rated?
Mao’s Last Dancer is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 126 ratings.
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