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Dreams of Leaving

7.019801h MovieTV MovieDrama

William came to work in Fleet Street in 1971. London meant girls, as many girls as he could find. Then he met Caroline and so it began, that very strange summer ... Caroline said the best of her life.

DirectorDavid Hare
WriterDavid Hare
ProducerDavid Rose

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Cast · Directed by David Hare

BNBill Nighy
Bill Nighy
William
KNKate Nelligan
Kate Nelligan
Charlotte
AS
Andrew Seear
Andrew
MSMel Smith
Mel Smith
Xan
JSJohnny Shannon
Johnny Shannon
Stievel
HLHelen Lindsay
Helen Lindsay
Mrs Alexander
JLJulian Littman
Julian Littman
Aaron
CDCharles Dance
Charles Dance
Colin
HMHilton McRae
Hilton McRae
Robert
TM
Tony Mathews
Gallery Owner
GHGary Holton
Gary Holton
Keith
RB
Raymond Brody
Keith's Lawyer

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Dreams of Leaving — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dreams of Leaving?

Dreams of Leaving isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Dreams of Leaving on Netflix?

No, Dreams of Leaving is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Dreams of Leaving on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dreams of Leaving isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Dreams of Leaving for free?

Dreams of Leaving isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Dreams of Leaving?

Dreams of Leaving hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 6, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.