Dance First (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2023, Dance First is a drama and history film directed by James Marsh, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Parisian bon vivant, World War II Resistance fighter, Nobel Prize-winning playwright, philandering husband and recluse…Samuel Beckett lived a life of many parts. Titled after Beckett’s famous ethos “Dance first, think later”, the film is a sweeping account of the life of this 20th-century icon.
Who’s in it. Dance First stars Gabriel Byrne as Samuel Beckett, Aidan Gillen as James Joyce, Sandrine Bonnaire and Fionn O'Shea as Young Samuel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dance First has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dance First page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dance First tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dance First (2023)?
- In US, Dance First is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dance First worth watching?
- Dance First holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dance First?
- Dance First stars Gabriel Byrne, Aidan Gillen, Sandrine Bonnaire, Fionn O'Shea and Maxine Peake.
- When was Dance First released?
- Dance First was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.