Riverdance: The New Show (1996) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1996, Riverdance: The New Show is a musique and documentaire film directed by John McColgan, running about 103 minutes.

What it’s about. Riverdance Show is a cultural phenomenon that defies criticism for the enthusiastic and leaves everyone else scratching their heads. The wonderfully talented cast, headed by the Riverdance Irish Dance Company, bewitchingly spins (and stomps) its Celtic folk choreography featuring numerous breathless solos by Michael Flatley (since departed) and Jean Butler. The mellifluous Riverdance Orchestra boasts Davy Spillane, who coaxes plaintive lamentations out of a peculiar instrument that resembles a bagpipe in a metal leg brace. For Enya fans, there is the sound-alike choral group Anuna, who casts a similarly New Age-style vocal spell. Also thrown into the mix are such disparate folk traditions as American gospel and Spanish flamenco. Though it's only 70 minutes long, Riverdance is repetitive by half. But judging from the ecstatic audience ovations and the continued foot-stomping during and after the curtain calls, too much is still not enough.

Who’s in it. Riverdance: The New Show stars Jean Butler as Lead Dancer, Colin Dunne as Lead Dancer, María Pagés as Flamenco dancer and Katie McMahon as Riverdance Solo Singer.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Riverdance: The New Show 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 Riverdance: The New Show page.

If you liked it. Fans of Riverdance: The New Show tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book : Sur les routes du Sud and La Légende du pianiste sur l'océan.