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Mao’s Last Dancer

Before you can fly, you have to be free.

6.6(122)20091h 57m
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Where to watch Mao’s Last Dancer in Mexico

Mao’s Last Dancer is streaming on Nuestro Cine MX in Mexico. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

About Mao’s Last Dancer

Mao’s Last Dancer is a 2009 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Bruce Beresford, starring Amanda Schull, Chi Cao and Chengwu Guo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 122 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Mao’s Last Dancer in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he falls in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.

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Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Mao’s Last Dancer in Mexico?+

In Mexico, you can stream Mao’s Last Dancer on Nuestro Cine MX.

Is Mao’s Last Dancer on Netflix?+

Mao’s Last Dancer is not on Netflix in Mexico right now, but you can stream it on Nuestro Cine MX.

How long is Mao’s Last Dancer?+

Mao’s Last Dancer has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in Mao’s Last Dancer?+

Mao’s Last Dancer stars Amanda Schull, Chi Cao, Chengwu Guo, Wen Bin Huang and Joan Chen.

When did Mao’s Last Dancer come out?+

Mao’s Last Dancer is a 2009 movie directed by Bruce Beresford.

What genre is Mao’s Last Dancer?+

Mao’s Last Dancer is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Mao’s Last Dancer?+

Mao’s Last Dancer was directed by Bruce Beresford.

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