Movie

A Midsummer Night's Dream

★ 5.5(4)19811h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Elijah Moshinsky
Release date: 1981-12-13
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a 1981 movie in the Fantasy, Comedy and TV Movie genres, directed by Elijah Moshinsky, starring Phil Daniels, Helen Mirren and Brian Glover. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Midsummer Night's Dream in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Four Athenians run away to the forest only to have Puck the fairy make both of the boys fall in love with the same girl. The four run through the forest pursuing each other while Puck helps his master play a trick on the fairy queen. In the end, Puck reverses the magic, and the two couples reconcile and marry.

Cast

Phil Daniels

Puck

Helen Mirren

Titania

Brian Glover

Bottom

Nigel Davenport

Theseus

Estelle Kohler

Hippolyta

Hugh Quarshie

Philostrate

Robert Lindsay

Lysander

Pippa Guard

Hermia

Nicky Henson

Demetrius

Geoffrey Lumsden

Egeus

Cherith Mellor

Helena

Geoffrey Palmer

Quince

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Midsummer Night's Dream in United Kingdom?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Midsummer Night's Dream on Netflix?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is A Midsummer Night's Dream?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in A Midsummer Night's Dream?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream stars Phil Daniels, Helen Mirren, Brian Glover, Nigel Davenport and Estelle Kohler.

When did A Midsummer Night's Dream come out?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream is a 1981 movie directed by Elijah Moshinsky.

What genre is A Midsummer Night's Dream?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream is Fantasy, Comedy and TV Movie film.

Who directed A Midsummer Night's Dream?+

A Midsummer Night's Dream was directed by Elijah Moshinsky.