Bolero (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1984, Bolero is a drama and romance film directed by John Derek, running about 105 minutes. “An adventure in ecstasy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows the tale of a young woman’s sexual awakening and subsequent journey around the world in pursuit of her ideal lover. Encounters include an Arabian sheik and a Spanish bullfighter. Her friend and butler accompany her and help to arrange her couplings.
Who’s in it. Bolero stars Bo Derek as Lida MacGillivery, George Kennedy as Cotton, Ana Obregón as Catalina and Olivia d'Abo as Paloma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Bolero has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $8.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bolero page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bolero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bolero (1984)?
- In US, Bolero is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bolero worth watching?
- Bolero holds an audience score of 3.4 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 Bolero?
- Bolero stars Bo Derek, George Kennedy, Ana Obregón, Olivia d'Abo and Mirta Miller.
- When was Bolero released?
- Bolero was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.