Dandelions (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1974, Dandelions is a drama film directed by Adrian Hoven, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Rick (Rutger Hauer), a disaffected sailor turned hard drinking womanizer, returns home from six months at sea to find his wife (Corrigan), whom he was deeply in love, has unexpectedly left him and is now a junkie whore. Devastated, he tries to ease his pain with booze and cheap thrills. His wife's best friend (Dagmar Lassander) makes a move on him, and when he spurns her (after scewing her first, naturally) she plots her revenge. She does so in an ingenious way, by exploiting a fantasy woman of his, but her plan backfires with tragic consequences.
Who’s in it. Dandelions stars Rutger Hauer as Rick, Dagmar Lassander as Doreen, Shirley Corrigan as Elke and Heidrun Hankammer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Dandelions has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dandelions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dandelions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dandelions (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dandelions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dandelions worth watching?
- Dandelions holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dandelions?
- Dandelions stars Rutger Hauer, Dagmar Lassander, Shirley Corrigan, Heidrun Hankammer and Tilo von Berlepsch.
- When was Dandelions released?
- Dandelions was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.