Official movie poster for Strictly Ballroom (1992), a comedy drama film

Strictly Ballroom(1992)

A life lived in fear... is a life half lived.

6.6(397)1h 34m1992-08-20
ComedyDramaRomance

Strictly Ballroom Synopsis

Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?

Strictly Ballroom (1992) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Baz Luhrmann, released on August 20, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter and Pat Thomson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 397 ratings.

Director:
Baz Luhrmann
Writers:
Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Producers:
Tristram Miall
Cinematographer:
Steve Mason
Composer:
David Hirschfelder
Production:
Beyond Films, M & A, Australian Film Finance Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Budget:
$3,000,000
Revenue:
$33,946,224
Status:
Released

Strictly Ballroom (1992) Trailer

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Strictly Ballroom (1992): Trailer HQ

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Paso Doble

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'You're Ready'

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'It Takes Two to Tango'

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The Inconceivable Sight

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Try Outs

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Strictly Ballroom Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 397 ratings.

r96sk

8/10

Part 1 of Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy: <em>'Strictly Ballroom'</em>. Entertaining! It's as if <em>'Dirty Dancing'</em> and <em>'Blades of Glory'</em> had a baby. The comedic parts work better than the more romantic parts, but all in all it's an enjoyable watch - even for someone who holds no interest in dance. It's also extremely predictable, but that doesn't trouble the film one bit. Debutants, like…

Reviewed on May 4, 2021

CinemaSerf

7/10

Rarely can one movie be credited with resurrecting an entire genre of programming, but this one certainly reinvigorated media - and participatory - interest in the reputationally staid pursuit of ballroom dancing. The young, accomplished and handsome "Scott" (Paul Mercurio) is determined to get to the top and to do it his way. He is not content to stick with the status quo as defined by the ageing committee led by…

Reviewed on July 24, 2023

Filipe Manuel Neto

7/10

**A film that remains fresh and enjoyable, even if the plot suffers from irritating clichés and other problems.** Dance is one of those arts that is occasionally portrayed in cinema, and this film is reasonably similar to others that focus on ballroom dancing and major dance competitions (I'm thinking of the most obvious example, “Shall We Dance”, but there are others). Directed by Baz Luhrmann, it is one of the…

Reviewed on March 11, 2024

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Strictly Ballroom – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Strictly Ballroom online?

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Strictly Ballroom (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Strictly Ballroom?

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The main cast of Strictly Ballroom (1992) includes Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson and Gia Carides. The film was directed by Baz Luhrmann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Strictly Ballroom released?

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Strictly Ballroom was released on August 20, 1992 and runs for 1h 34m.

Is Strictly Ballroom worth watching?

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Strictly Ballroom (1992) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 397 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Strictly Ballroom?

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