Dancer in the Dark
“In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.”
Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life gets too difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
Where to watch Dancer in the Dark in United States
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Where is Dancer in the Dark streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | MUBI | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Superfresh Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 English-language drama and crime film directed by Lars von Trier. The cast is led by Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse. It has a runtime of 2h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.
Dancer in the Dark was produced by Zentropa Entertainments, DR, and SVT Drama and made in Denmark and Finland. It was released on September 1, 2000, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $40 million worldwide.
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Writers
- Lars von Trier
- Release date
- September 1, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark, Finland
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $40 million
- Production
- Zentropa Entertainments, DR, SVT Drama
Dancer in the Dark cast & crew
Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier and written by Lars von Trier.
The cast features Björk as Selma Jezkova, Catherine Deneuve as Kathy, David Morse as Bill Houston, Peter Stormare as Jeff, Joel Grey as Oldrich Novy, and Cara Seymour as Linda Houston.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Björk, cinematography is by Robby Müller, and it was produced by Vibeke Windeløv and Peter Aalbæk Jensen.
Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?
Dancer in the Dark holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 2,013 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Dancer in the Dark is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dancer in the Dark
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Cast of Dancer in the Dark
Björk
Selma Jezkova
Catherine Deneuve
Kathy
David Morse
Bill Houston
Peter Stormare
Jeff
Joel Grey
Oldrich Novy
Cara Seymour
Linda Houston
Vladica Kostic
Gene Jezkova
Jean-Marc Barr
Norman
Vincent Paterson
Samuel
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Brenda
Željko Ivanek
District Attorney
Udo Kier
Dr. Porkorny
Dancer in the Dark — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark in United States?
Dancer in the Dark is streaming on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Dancer in the Dark on MUBI?
Yes — Dancer in the Dark is currently available on MUBI in United States.
▸What language is Dancer in the Dark in?
Dancer in the Dark is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
▸What is Dancer in the Dark rated?
Dancer in the Dark is rated R. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 2,013 ratings.
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