The Turning Point
“The generations change. But the choices remain the same.”
As young dancers, they were best friends and fierce rivals. Deedee left the stage for marriage and motherhood, while Emma would become an international ballet icon. But when Deedee's teenage daughter is invited to join Emma's dance company and begins an affair with a young Russian star, the two women are forced to confront the choices they've made, the resentments they've hidden and the emotional truths they must face at the turning point.
Where to watch The Turning Point in United States
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open The Turning Point there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
About The Turning Point
The Turning Point is a 1977 English-language drama and romance film directed by Herbert Ross. The cast is led by Anne Bancroft, Shirley MacLaine, Tom Skerritt. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings.
The Turning Point was produced by Hera Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 14, 1977, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Writers
- Arthur Laurents
- Release date
- November 14, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Hera Productions
The Turning Point cast & crew
The Turning Point was directed by Herbert Ross and written by Arthur Laurents.
The cast features Anne Bancroft as Emma, Shirley MacLaine as Deedee, Tom Skerritt as Wayne, Mikhail Baryshnikov as Yuri, Leslie Browne as Emilia, and Martha Scott as Adelaide.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Lanchbery, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by Nora Kaye and Herbert Ross.
Is The Turning Point worth watching?
The Turning Point holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 68 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, The Turning Point is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Turning Point
The Turning Point isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Turning Point
Anne Bancroft
Emma
Shirley MacLaine
Deedee
Tom Skerritt
Wayne
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Yuri
Leslie Browne
Emilia
Martha Scott
Adelaide
Antoinette Sibley
Sevilla
Starr Danias
Carolyn
Marshall Thompson
Carter
James Mitchell
Michael
Daniel Levins
Arnold
Scott Douglas
Freddie
The Turning Point — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Turning Point in United States?
The Turning Point is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Turning Point in?
The Turning Point is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Turning Point?
The Turning Point runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is The Turning Point rated?
The Turning Point is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 68 ratings.
More like The Turning Point
