A Chorus Line (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1985, A Chorus Line is a drama and music film directed by Richard Attenborough, running about 117 minutes. “One singular sensation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of dancers congregate on the stage of a Broadway theatre to audition for a new musical production directed by Zach. After the initial eliminations, seventeen hopefuls remain, among them Cassie, who once had a tempestuous romantic relationship with Zach. She is desperate enough for work to humble herself and audition for him; whether he's willing to let professionalism overcome his personal feelings about their past remains to be seen.
Who’s in it. A Chorus Line stars Michael Douglas as Zach, Alyson Reed as Cassie, Terrence Mann as Larry and Gregg Burge as Richie Walters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Chorus Line has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Chorus Line page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Chorus Line tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Chorus Line (1985)?
- In US, A Chorus Line is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Chorus Line worth watching?
- A Chorus Line holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Chorus Line?
- A Chorus Line stars Michael Douglas, Alyson Reed, Terrence Mann, Gregg Burge and Vicki Frederick.
- When was A Chorus Line released?
- A Chorus Line was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.