Movie

Dreams of Leaving

★ 7.0(1)19801h 0m

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Good to know

Director: David Hare
Release date: 1980-01-17
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Dreams of Leaving

Dreams of Leaving is a 1980 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by David Hare, starring Bill Nighy, Kate Nelligan and Andrew Seear. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dreams of Leaving in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

William came to work in Fleet Street in 1971. London meant girls, as many girls as he could find. Then he met Caroline and so it began, that very strange summer ... Caroline said the best of her life.

Cast

Bill Nighy

William

Kate Nelligan

Charlotte

Andrew Seear

Andrew

Mel Smith

Xan

Johnny Shannon

Stievel

Helen Lindsay

Mrs Alexander

Julian Littman

Aaron

Charles Dance

Colin

Hilton McRae

Robert

Tony Mathews

Gallery Owner

Gary Holton

Keith

Raymond Brody

Keith's Lawyer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dreams of Leaving in Ireland?+

Dreams of Leaving is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dreams of Leaving on Netflix?+

Dreams of Leaving is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Dreams of Leaving?+

Dreams of Leaving has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Dreams of Leaving?+

Dreams of Leaving stars Bill Nighy, Kate Nelligan, Andrew Seear, Mel Smith and Johnny Shannon.

When did Dreams of Leaving come out?+

Dreams of Leaving is a 1980 movie directed by David Hare.

What genre is Dreams of Leaving?+

Dreams of Leaving is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed Dreams of Leaving?+

Dreams of Leaving was directed by David Hare.