Dash and Lilly poster
Where to stream

Dash and Lilly

8.719991h 40mMovieDramaTV Movie

Biographical look at the bombastic love affair that writers Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman shared in 1940 and 50's Hollywood. Refusing to marry, but deeply in love, the two engaged in many affairs and battled alcoholism.

DirectorKathy Bates
WriterJerrold L. Ludwig
ProducersJerrold L. Ludwig·Craig McNeil

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Dash and Lilly was released on May 31, 1999 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Kathy Bates

SSSam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Dashiell Hammett
JDJudy Davis
Judy Davis
Lillian Hellman
DPDavid Paymer
David Paymer
Arthur Kober
LLLaurence Luckinbill
Laurence Luckinbill
Joseph Rauh
ŽIŽeljko Ivanek
Željko Ivanek
Mel Berman
BNBebe Neuwirth
Bebe Neuwirth
Dorothy Parker
AF
Alex Fallis
Bing Crosby
SMStephanie Morgenstern
Stephanie Morgenstern
Studio Secretary
BM
Bill Martin
Croupier
BFBarry Flatman
Barry Flatman
Man on Train
TP
Toby Proctor
Delivery Boy
MSMaria Syrgiannis
Maria Syrgiannis
Girl with Hammett

More from Sam Shepard · Lead actor

The Notebook
The Notebook
2004 · 7.9
Black Hawk Down
Black Hawk Down
2001 · 7.4
Bloodline
Bloodline
2015 · 7.1
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias
1989 · 7.2
Safe House
Safe House
2012 · 6.5
Brothers
Brothers
2009 · 7.3
Swordfish
Swordfish
2001 · 6.3
Stealth
Stealth
2005 · 5.5
The Pelican Brief
The Pelican Brief
1993 · 6.6
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2006 · 6.2
See all fromSam Shepard

More from Judy Davis · Co-star actress

American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982 · 6.6
The BBC Television Shakespeare
The BBC Television Shakespeare
1978 · 6.0
FEUD
FEUD
2017 · 7.6
The Break-Up
The Break-Up
2006 · 5.9
Ratched
Ratched
2020 · 7.6
Absolute Power
Absolute Power
1997 · 6.7
Roar
Roar
2022 · 5.6
The Starter Wife
The Starter Wife
2008
Mystery Road
Mystery Road
2018 · 6.9
Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
2006 · 6.7
See all fromJudy Davis

More from Kathy Bates · Director

NYPD Blue
NYPD Blue
1993 · 7.0
Everwood
Everwood
2002 · 7.6
Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
2001 · 8.1
Oz
Oz
1997 · 8.0
Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993 · 8.1
Fargo
Fargo
2003 · 8.3
Talking With
Talking With
1995
Ambulance Girl
Ambulance Girl
2005 · 5.6
See all fromKathy Bates

More like this

TalhotBlond
TalhotBlond
2012 · 6.3
Iron Jawed Angels
Iron Jawed Angels
2004 · 6.8
Starving in Suburbia
Starving in Suburbia
2014 · 6.5
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
1999 · 6.4
Normal
Normal
2003 · 6.7
The Safety of Objects
The Safety of Objects
2002 · 6.5
Girl in the Box
Girl in the Box
2016 · 6.7
Lucky Them
Lucky Them
2013 · 6.0
The Caveman's Valentine
The Caveman's Valentine
2001 · 5.9
The Truth About Emanuel
The Truth About Emanuel
2013 · 5.9
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015 · 6.4
Bastard Out of Carolina
Bastard Out of Carolina
1996 · 7.1

Dash and Lilly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dash and Lilly?

Dash and Lilly isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Dash and Lilly on Netflix?

No, Dash and Lilly is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Dash and Lilly on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dash and Lilly isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Dash and Lilly for free?

Dash and Lilly isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Dash and Lilly?

Dash and Lilly hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 19, 1999. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.