Square Dance(1987)
Sometimes leaving is the first step to finding home.
Square Dance Synopsis
An awkward 13-year-old leaves her cranky grandfather in rural Texas, to live with her mother in Fort Worth.
Square Dance (1987) is a drama and romance film directed by Daniel Petrie, released on March 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Winona Ryder and Rob Lowe. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Petrie
- Writers:
- Alan Hines, Alan Hines
- Producers:
- Michael Nesmith, Daniel Petrie
- Cinematographer:
- Jacek Laskus
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Island Pictures
- Revenue:
- $225,358
- Status:
- Released
Square Dance (1987) Trailer
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Square Dance Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jason Robards
as Dillard
Jane Alexander
as Juanelle
Winona Ryder
as Gemma
Rob Lowe
as Rory
Deborah Richter
as Gwen
Guich Koock
as Frank
- Elbert Lewis
Elbert Lewis
as Beecham
- Charlotte Stanton
Charlotte Stanton
as Aggie
- J. David Moeller
J. David Moeller
as Dub Mosley
- Dixie Taylor
Dixie Taylor
as Dolores
Irma P. Hall
as Preacher Dixon
- Barbara Britt
Barbara Britt
as Miss Lawson
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Petrie, written by Alan Hines and Alan Hines, produced by Michael Nesmith and Daniel Petrie.
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Square Dance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 23 ratings.
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Square Dance – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Square Dance online?
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Square Dance (1987) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Square Dance?
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The main cast of Square Dance (1987) includes Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Winona Ryder, Rob Lowe and Deborah Richter. The film was directed by Daniel Petrie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Square Dance released?
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Square Dance was released on March 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Square Dance worth watching?
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Square Dance (1987) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Square Dance?
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Yes. The official Square Dance trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.