Strictly Ballroom (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1992, Strictly Ballroom is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Baz Luhrmann, running about 94 minutes. “A life lived in fear... ...is a life half lived.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?
Who’s in it. Strictly Ballroom stars Paul Mercurio as Scott Hastings, Tara Morice as Fran, Bill Hunter as Barry Fife and Pat Thomson as Shirley Hastings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Strictly Ballroom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $33.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Strictly Ballroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strictly Ballroom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strictly Ballroom (1992)?
- In US, Strictly Ballroom is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV 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 Strictly Ballroom worth watching?
- Strictly Ballroom holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strictly Ballroom?
- Strictly Ballroom stars Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson and Gia Carides.
- When was Strictly Ballroom released?
- Strictly Ballroom was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.