Slow Dancing In The Big City (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1978, Slow Dancing In The Big City is a drama and romance film directed by John G. Avildsen, running about 110 minutes. “Slow dancing is falling in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An aging out of shape reporter falls for a pretty but seriously ill ballerina.
Who’s in it. Slow Dancing In The Big City stars Paul Sorvino as Lou Friedlander, Anne Ditchburn as Sarah Gantz, Nicolas Coster as David Fillmore and Anita Dangler as Franny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Slow Dancing In The Big City has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slow Dancing In The Big City page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slow Dancing In The Big City tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slow Dancing In The Big City (1978)?
- In US, Slow Dancing In The Big City is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slow Dancing In The Big City worth watching?
- Slow Dancing In The Big City holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slow Dancing In The Big City?
- Slow Dancing In The Big City stars Paul Sorvino, Anne Ditchburn, Nicolas Coster, Anita Dangler and Thaao Penghlis.
- When was Slow Dancing In The Big City released?
- Slow Dancing In The Big City was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.