Dance Craze (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Dance Craze is a music and documentary film directed by Joe Massot, running about 85 minutes. “The best of British Ska...Live!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rocksteady to both a visual and musical documentary of the big shot's of the English 2-Tone movement of the late 1970s that has the exhaustive, high-energy performances exploding onto stage. Jump, shout, twist and crawl and dance to the tunes of Ska and its anthems of its rough riders and three-minute heroes captivated in the moment of a generation of England's concrete jungles and razor blade alley's. No longer on your radio but now on stage, together, with the likes of Madness, The Specials and The Beat et al, this concert footage of an era is a must-see, rare and fascinating look into a once vibrant youth culture of working-class England and its musical dance craze
Who’s in it. Dance Craze stars Buster Bloodvessel as Himself, Suggs as Himself, Terry Hall as Himself and Pauline Black as Herself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Dance Craze sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance Craze page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance Craze tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dance Craze (1981)?
- In GB, Dance Craze is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dance Craze worth watching?
- Dance Craze holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dance Craze?
- Dance Craze stars Buster Bloodvessel, Suggs, Terry Hall and Pauline Black.
- When was Dance Craze released?
- Dance Craze was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.