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Dance First

6.920231h 40mMovieHistoryDrama

Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous ethos “Dance first, think later”, the film is a sweeping account of the life of this 20th-century icon.

DirectorJames Marsh
WriterNeil Forsyth
ProducersPaul Ashton·Michael Livingstone

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 12 other countries

Dance First isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, Ireland and 8 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by James Marsh

GBGabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne
Samuel Beckett
AGAidan Gillen
Aidan Gillen
James Joyce
SBSandrine Bonnaire
Sandrine Bonnaire
Suzanne
FOFionn O'Shea
Fionn O'Shea
Young Samuel
MPMaxine Peake
Maxine Peake
Barbara
BGBronagh Gallagher
Bronagh Gallagher
Nora Barnacle
LHLisa Dwyer Hogg
Lisa Dwyer Hogg
May Beckett
CBCaroline Boulton
Caroline Boulton
Sylvia Beach
GGGráinne Good
Gráinne Good
Lucia Joyce
CH
Cillian Hollywood
5 year old Samuel
PP
Patrik Piró
Adam
LL
Léonie Lojkine
Younger Suzanne

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Dance First — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dance First?

Dance First isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Australia, Canada and Spain and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Dance First on Netflix?

No, Dance First is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026.

Is Dance First on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dance First isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Dance First for free?

Dance First isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Dance First based on a true story?

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