---
title: "Strictly Ballroom"
year: 1992
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/strictly-ballroom-1992"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10409
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Strictly Ballroom (1992) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/strictly-ballroom-1992

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Strictly Ballroom is a film first released in 1992. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Beyond Films, M & A, Australian Film Finance Corporation. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A daring dancer risks his career with a bold new partner."

### Why Watch
- Energetic dance sequences
- Charismatic performances
- Standing-ovation debut

### Caveats & Content Note
- The niche dance focus may not appeal to all
- Tone & Suitability: The PG-rated film offers light-hearted romance and dance, suitable for most audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: playful, romantic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Baz Luhrmann
- **Networks / Studios**: Beyond Films, M & A, Australian Film Finance Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paul Mercurio** as *Scott Hastings*
- **Tara Morice** as *Fran*
- **Bill Hunter** as *Barry Fife*
- **Pat Thomson** as *Shirley Hastings*
- **Gia Carides** as *Liz Holt*
- **Peter Whitford** as *Les Kendall*
- **Barry Otto** as *Doug Hastings*
- **John Hannan** as *Ken Railings*
- **Sonia Kruger** as *Tina Sparkle*
- **Kris McQuade** as *Charm Leachman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genres does Strictly Ballroom combine?
It blends comedy, drama, and romance.

### Q: When was Strictly Ballroom first released in the United States?
It opened in the US on February 12, 1993.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty-four minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG.

### Q: How was the film received at its debut?
It earned a fifteen-minute standing ovation at its midnight screening in the Un Certain Regard programme.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Strictly Ballroom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10409)
- [Strictly Ballroom - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strictly_Ballroom)

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