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Dance 'Til Dawn 1988

★ 5.714 votes100 min📅 1988-10-23

"The kids had plans for a wild, all-night prom. But no one expected a party like this!"

A 1988 family comedy that turns a high-school prom into an unforgettable night of crossed wires and teenaged chaos, directed by Paul Schneider.

Director: Paul Schneider

Cast

Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano
Shelley Sheridan
Brian Bloom
Brian Bloom
Kevin McCrea
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate
Patrice Johnson
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry
Roger
Tracey Gold
Tracey Gold
Angela Strull
Tempestt Bledsoe
Tempestt Bledsoe
Margaret
Chris Young
Chris Young
Dan Lefcourt
Brent Chalem
Tubby
Alan Thicke
Alan Thicke
Jack Lefcourt
Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer
Ed Strull

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) about?

Shelley, Herbert Hoover High's reigning queen bee, spurns her prom date and ends up spending the evening with Dan, the school's overlooked loner. Meanwhile, star athlete Kevin partners with nerdy Angela after rumors spread about her reputation, and Patrice pins the blame on her boyfriend Roger for every mishap in sight.

Who directed Dance 'Til Dawn?

Paul Schneider directed this 1988 teen comedy, bringing a light touch to the tangled web of high-school relationships.

Who stars in Dance 'Til Dawn?

The cast includes Alyssa Milano, Brian Bloom, Christina Applegate, Matthew Perry, and Tracey Gold.

Is Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) worth watching?

With its blend of family-friendly comedy and eighties nostalgia, Dance 'Til Dawn offers plenty of laughs for fans of classic teen movies. While it didn't earn an IMDb rating, its cast and premise make it a fun throwback worth streaming or downloading on a cozy movie night.

How long is Dance 'Til Dawn?

The movie runs for 100 minutes.

About Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) — A prom-night romp of mistaken identities and teen romance

A 1988 family comedy that turns a high-school prom into an unforgettable night of crossed wires and teenaged chaos, directed by Paul Schneider. Shelley, the school's most popular girl, unexpectedly bonds with Dan, the quiet outsider, while jock Kevin pairs up with nerdy Angela under false pretenses. Misdirected blame, misplaced trust, and a series of escalating mix-ups keep the party—and the audience—laughing until the final curtain. Set against the neon glow of late-eighties soundtracks and locker-room locker-ups, the film captures the electrifying tension between fitting in and being yourself.

With a cast that includes Alyssa Milano as Shelley, Brian Bloom as Dan, Christina Applegate as Patrice, and Matthew Perry as Roger, Dance 'Til Dawn (1988) delivers sharp dialogue, cringe-worthy decisions, and a nostalgic reminder that the biggest drama often happens off the dance floor.