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Dance with a Stranger

6.119851h 36mRMovieCrimeDrama

Ruth Ellis lives with her ten-year old son Andy next to a night club. One night she meets David Blakely, and they start a love affair. However, for David with his upper-class background, it is impossible to uphold the relationship. He…

DirectorMike Newell
WriterShelagh Delaney
ProducerRoger Randall-Cutler

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Cast · Directed by Mike Newell

MRMiranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
Ruth Ellis
RERupert Everett
Rupert Everett
David Blakeley
IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
Desmond Cussen
MC
Matthew Carroll
Andy
TCTom Chadbon
Tom Chadbon
Anthony Findlater
JBJane Bertish
Jane Bertish
Carole Findlater
DTDavid Troughton
David Troughton
Cliff Davis
PM
Paul Mooney
Clive Gunnell
SJStratford Johns
Stratford Johns
Morrie Conley
JWJoanne Whalley
Joanne Whalley
Christine
SK
Susan Kyd
Barbara
LMLesley Manville
Lesley Manville
Maryanne

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Dance with a Stranger — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dance with a Stranger?

Dance with a Stranger is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dance with a Stranger on Netflix?

No, Dance with a Stranger is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is Dance with a Stranger on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dance with a Stranger is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Dance with a Stranger for free?

Dance with a Stranger is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in Canada.

Is Dance with a Stranger based on a true story?

Yes — Dance with a Stranger is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).