Slam Dance (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, Slam Dance is a thriller and mystery film directed by Wayne Wang, running about 99 minutes. “It's not about dancing!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When framed for the murder of a sultry blonde, an underground cartoonist is drawn into a web of corruption, blackmail and deceit.
Who’s in it. Slam Dance stars Tom Hulce as C.C. Drood, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Helen Drood, Virginia Madsen as Yolanda Caldwell and Don Keith Opper as Buddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Slam Dance has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $406.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slam Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slam Dance tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slam Dance (1987)?
- In US, Slam Dance is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slam Dance worth watching?
- Slam Dance holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Slam Dance?
- Slam Dance stars Tom Hulce, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Virginia Madsen, Don Keith Opper and Adam Ant.
- When was Slam Dance released?
- Slam Dance was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.