Salome's Last Dance (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Salome's Last Dance is a drama film directed by Ken Russell, running about 89 minutes. “Notorious, scandalous, Wilde!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. London, England, November 5th, 1892, Guy Fawkes Night. The famous playwright Oscar Wilde and his lover Lord Alfred Douglas discreetly go to a luxury brothel where the owner, Alfred Taylor, has prepared a surprise for the renowned author: a private and very special performance of his play Salome, banned by the authorities, in which Taylor himself and the peculiar inhabitants of the exclusive establishment will participate.
Who’s in it. Salome's Last Dance stars Glenda Jackson as Herodias / Lady Alice, Stratford Johns as Herod / Alfred Taylor, Nickolas Grace as Oscar Wilde and Douglas Hodge as John the Baptist / 'Bosey', among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Salome's Last Dance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $331.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Salome's Last Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salome's Last Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salome's Last Dance (1988)?
- In US, Salome's Last Dance is available to 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 Salome's Last Dance worth watching?
- Salome's Last Dance holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Salome's Last Dance?
- Salome's Last Dance stars Glenda Jackson, Stratford Johns, Nickolas Grace, Douglas Hodge and Imogen Millais Scott.
- When was Salome's Last Dance released?
- Salome's Last Dance was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.