Dancing at Lughnasa (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1998, Dancing at Lughnasa is a drama film directed by Pat O'Connor, running about 96 minutes. “Five sisters embrace the spirit of a people.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.
Who’s in it. Dancing at Lughnasa stars Meryl Streep as Kate Mundy, Catherine McCormack as Christina 'Chrissy' Mundy, Brid Brennan as Agnes 'Aggie' Mundy and Kathy Burke as Margaret 'Maggie' Mundy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dancing at Lughnasa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancing at Lughnasa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancing at Lughnasa tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)?
- In US, Dancing at Lughnasa is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dancing at Lughnasa worth watching?
- Dancing at Lughnasa holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dancing at Lughnasa?
- Dancing at Lughnasa stars Meryl Streep, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan, Kathy Burke and Sophie Thompson.
- When was Dancing at Lughnasa released?
- Dancing at Lughnasa was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.