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Dancing at Lughnasa

6.019981h 36mPGMovieDrama

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

DirectorPat O'Connor
WriterFrank McGuinness
ProducersJane Barclay·Noel Pearson

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Pat O'Connor

MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Kate Mundy
CMCatherine McCormack
Catherine McCormack
Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy
BBBrid Brennan
Brid Brennan
Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy
KBKathy Burke
Kathy Burke
Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy
STSophie Thompson
Sophie Thompson
Rose 'Rosie' Mundy
MGMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon
Father Jack Mundy
RIRhys Ifans
Rhys Ifans
Gerry Evans
LCLorcan Cranitch
Lorcan Cranitch
Danny Bradley
DJ
Darrell Johnston
Michael 'Mike' Mundy
JKJohn Kavanagh
John Kavanagh
Father Carlin
MMMarie Mullen
Marie Mullen
Vera McLoughlin
DBDawn Bradfield
Dawn Bradfield
Sophie McLoughlin

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Dancing at Lughnasa — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dancing at Lughnasa?

Dancing at Lughnasa is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dancing at Lughnasa on Netflix?

No, Dancing at Lughnasa is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is Dancing at Lughnasa on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dancing at Lughnasa isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on SBS On Demand instead.

Where can I watch Dancing at Lughnasa for free?

Dancing at Lughnasa is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.