Square Dance
“Sometimes leaving is the first step to finding home.”
Synopsis
An awkward 13-year-old leaves her cranky grandfather in rural Texas, to live with her mother in Fort Worth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Square Dance (1987) - VHS Trailer [Roadshow Home Video]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-28
Top Cast
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Jason Robards
Dillard
Jane Alexander
Juanelle
Winona Ryder
Gemma
Rob Lowe
Rory
Deborah Richter
Gwen
Guich Koock
Frank
Elbert Lewis
Beecham
Charlotte Stanton
Aggie
J. David Moeller
Dub Mosley
Dixie Taylor
Dolores
Irma P. Hall
Preacher Dixon
Barbara Britt
Miss Lawson
Brad Leland
Drunk Cowboy
Dee Pyland
May Tompkins
Gwen Little
Doreen Hadley
Jim Bynum
Jack Springer
Linda Nye
Eunice Tanner
Newt Davis
Bubba Springer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 8, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$225K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Hines
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Square Dance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $225K
- Production Studios
- Island Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Alan Hines
Bruce Broughton
Jacek Laskus
Bruce Green
Jane Alexander, Charles Haid, Daniel Petrie, Michael Nesmith
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Producer
Michael Nesmith
Producer
Jacek Laskus
Director of Photography
Jan Scott
Production Design
Elizabeth McBride
Costume Design
Alan Hines
Screenplay
Daniel Petrie
Director
Bruce Green
Editor
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Square Dance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Square Dance about?
An awkward 13-year-old leaves her cranky grandfather in rural Texas, to live with her mother in Fort Worth.
Who directed Square Dance?
Square Dance was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in Square Dance?
The principal cast of Square Dance includes Jason Robards, Jane Alexander, Winona Ryder, Rob Lowe, Deborah Richter.
When was Square Dance released and how long is it?
Square Dance was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Square Dance make at the box office?
Square Dance grossed $225K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Square Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Square Dance was composed by Bruce Broughton.
Is Square Dance based on a book or true story?
Square Dance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alan Hines".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Square Dance?
Square Dance holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).