Strictly Ballroom
“A life lived in fear... is a life half lived.”
Synopsis
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official 4K TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Paul Mercurio
Scott Hastings
Tara Morice
Fran
Bill Hunter
Barry Fife
Pat Thomson
Shirley Hastings
Gia Carides
Liz Holt
Peter Whitford
Les Kendall
Barry Otto
Doug Hastings
John Hannan
Ken Railings
Sonia Kruger
Tina Sparkle
Kris McQuade
Charm Leachman
Pip Mushin
Wayne Burns
Antonio Vargas
Rico
Armonia Benedito
Ya Ya
Lauren Hewett
Kylie Hastings
Steve Grace
Luke
Paul Bertram
State Finals MC J.J. Silvers
Todd McKenney
Nathan Starkey
Kerry Shrimpton
Pam Short
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 12, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 31, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$33.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
11.32x
+$30.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baz Luhrmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Pearce, Baz Luhrmann
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- Strictly Ballroom
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $33.9M
- Production Studios
- Beyond Films, M & A, Australian Film Finance Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baz Luhrmann
Craig Pearce, Baz Luhrmann
David Hirschfelder
Steve Mason
Jill Bilcock
Tristram Miall, Antoinette Albert
Department Leadership Roster
Craig Pearce
Screenplay
Tristram Miall
Producer
Baz Luhrmann
Director
David Hirschfelder
Original Music Composer
Steve Mason
Director of Photography
Baz Luhrmann
Screenplay
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Catherine Martin
Production Design
Angus Strathie
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strictly Ballroom.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Strictly Ballroom.
Movie Collection
Guardian Films
多伦多电影节人民选择奖
Toronto Film Festival Audience Award 多伦多国际电影节历届人民选择奖（观众票选最高奖）。 *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:43:39 UTC+8)*
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (All editions 2003-2024). A cumulative list including films subsequently removed in later editions. Totaling 1,260 films as of Nov 2024. 《1001部死前必看的电影》（2003-2024 全版本累积版）： 包含自2003年首版至2024年11月德语版修订的所有影片。即使在后期版本中被剔除的电影也予以保留。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#019] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#418] Dekalog (1989) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:40:36 UTC+8)*
Abstrusest 2
Movies
Similar Titles to Strictly Ballroom
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
7.2
7.3
6.7
8.0
9.0
4.0
7.0
6.6![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Lásky hra osudná
6.3
6.6
4.9
7.7
6.8
5.3
More Like Strictly Ballroom
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strictly Ballroom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Strictly Ballroom about?
Brave new steps put Scott's career in jeopardy. With a new partner and determination, can he still succeed?
Who directed Strictly Ballroom?
Strictly Ballroom was directed by Baz Luhrmann.
Who stars in Strictly Ballroom?
The principal cast of Strictly Ballroom includes Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Bill Hunter, Pat Thomson, Gia Carides.
When was Strictly Ballroom released and how long is it?
Strictly Ballroom was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Strictly Ballroom?
Strictly Ballroom had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $33.9M at the worldwide box office (11.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Strictly Ballroom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strictly Ballroom was composed by David Hirschfelder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Strictly Ballroom?
Strictly Ballroom holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).