Nothing Like a Dame (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, Nothing Like a Dame is a documentary film directed by Roger Michell, running about 80 minutes. “You're invited.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. BBC Arena's documentary on the Dames of British Theatre and film featuring Maggie Smith, Elieen Atkins, Judi Dench and Joan Plowright on screen together for the first time as they reminisce over a long summer weekend in a house Joan once shared with Sir Laurence Olivier.
Who’s in it. Nothing Like a Dame stars Maggie Smith as Herself, Judi Dench as Herself, Robert Altman as Self (archive footage) and Frank Finlay as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Nothing Like a Dame has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ 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 Nothing Like a Dame page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nothing Like a Dame (2018)?
- In US, Nothing Like a Dame is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, 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 Nothing Like a Dame worth watching?
- Nothing Like a Dame holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nothing Like a Dame?
- Nothing Like a Dame stars Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Robert Altman, Frank Finlay and Eileen Atkins.
- When was Nothing Like a Dame released?
- Nothing Like a Dame was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.