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Falling for a Dancer

1998Show1 season4 episodes

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Set in rural Ireland of the 1930s, the story begins when 19-year-old Elizabeth has a brief fling with an actor and falls pregnant. Community pressure forces her to marry a dull middle-aged man, but maybe there is hope on the horizon.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Richard Standeven
Written by
Deirdre Purcell
Produced by
Peter Norris
Music by
Stephen McKeon

Everyone

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Facts

September 13, 1998 · October 4, 1998 · Ended

First aired
September 13, 1998
Last aired
October 4, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, Ireland, XI

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Falling for a Dancer worth watching?"

Questions about Falling for a Dancer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Falling for a Dancer worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Falling for a Dancer okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Falling for a Dancer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Falling for a Dancer good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.