The Line, the Cross & the Curve (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1993, The Line, the Cross & the Curve is a drama and music film directed by Kate Bush, running about 44 minutes. “A Film by Kate Bush” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A singer struggles to dance well in rehearsal with her band. A power outage leaves her alone in the studio, reviewing her life, when a mysterious woman appears through the mirror and gives her a pair of Red Shoes. The cursed shoes dance beautifully, but endlessly. The singer is drawn irresistibly into the fey world beyond the mirror, where she must redeem three magic symbols from the mysterious woman in order to obtain release from the cursed shoes.
Who’s in it. The Line, the Cross & the Curve stars Kate Bush as Dancer, Miranda Richardson as Mysterious Woman, Lindsay Kemp as Guide and Peter Richardson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Line, the Cross & the Curve has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Line, the Cross & the Curve page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Line, the Cross & the Curve tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Line, the Cross & the Curve (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Line, the Cross & the Curve change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Line, the Cross & the Curve worth watching?
- The Line, the Cross & the Curve holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Line, the Cross & the Curve?
- The Line, the Cross & the Curve stars Kate Bush, Miranda Richardson, Lindsay Kemp, Peter Richardson and Paddy Bush.
- When was The Line, the Cross & the Curve released?
- The Line, the Cross & the Curve was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.