Dallas (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 1978, Dallas is a soap, drama and family series.
What it’s about. The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
Who’s in it. Dallas stars Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing, Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie, Jim Davis as Jock Ewing and Kimberly Foster as Michelle Stevens Ewing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Dallas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dallas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dallas tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dallas (1978)?
- In US, Dallas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dallas worth watching?
- Dallas holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dallas?
- Dallas stars Patrick Duffy, Barbara Bel Geddes, Jim Davis, Kimberly Foster and Larry Hagman.
- When was Dallas released?
- Dallas was released in 1978.