Night games turn deadly for Nicole Kidman and friends in this 1987 romantic action thriller.
WATCH THE SHADOWS DANCE
Obsession is the deadliest weapon.
Robbie and his girlfriend, Amy, are among a group of students who play their private night games in the romantic thriller that catapulted Kidman to center stage. On screen throughout, Kidman discovers what will happen when a friendly game becomes real life ... and real life becomes a deadly game.
Kidman fans, consider this your homework assignment from the vault.
Nicole Kidman steps into the spotlight as Amy, leading a cast of students whose late-night adventures blur the lines between playful and perilous. With its fusion of action, romance, and a TV movie edge, this 1987 thriller explores what happens when adolescent games take a dangerous turn.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Watch the Shadows Dance is a 1987 Canadian-Australian action TV movie directed by Mark Joffe about a group of students, including Robbie and his girlfriend Amy, whose private night games spiral into deadly consequences.
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Why Cult
Watch Nicole Kidman command the screen before her global breakout in a role that put her center stage.
Nighttime games among friends escalate into real-life danger, blending youthful risk with high-stakes action.
A cross-continental production brings together Canadian and Australian talent for a unique TV movie flavor.
Questions from the Vault
What is Watch the Shadows Dance about? +
Watch the Shadows Dance follows Robbie, his girlfriend Amy, and their group of friends as their private night games become dangerously real.
Who directed Watch the Shadows Dance? +
Watch the Shadows Dance was directed by Mark Joffe.
How long is Watch the Shadows Dance? +
Watch the Shadows Dance has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is Watch the Shadows Dance? +
Watch the Shadows Dance is an action TV movie.
When was Watch the Shadows Dance released? +
Watch the Shadows Dance was released in 1987.
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