The Dancer Upstairs
“An honest man caught in a world of intrigue, power and passion.”
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
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Where is The Dancer Upstairs streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
About The Dancer Upstairs
The Dancer Upstairs is a 2002 English-language crime, drama and romance film directed by John Malkovich. The cast is led by Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Dancer Upstairs was produced by Vía Digital, Fox Searchlight Pictures, and Lolafilms and made in Spain and United States of America. It was released on September 20, 2002, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Malkovich
- Writers
- Nicholas Shakespeare
- Release date
- September 20, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Vía Digital, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Lolafilms
The Dancer Upstairs cast & crew
The Dancer Upstairs was directed by John Malkovich and written by Nicholas Shakespeare.
The cast features Javier Bardem as Agustín Rejas, Juan Diego Botto as Sucre, Laura Morante as Yolanda, Elvira Mínguez as Llosa, Alexandra Lencastre as Sylvina Rejas, and Oliver Cotton as Merino.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alberto Iglesias, cinematography is by José Luis Alcaine, and it was produced by Russell Smith and John Malkovich.
Is The Dancer Upstairs worth watching?
The Dancer Upstairs holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and romance, The Dancer Upstairs is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Dancer Upstairs
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Cast of The Dancer Upstairs
Javier Bardem
Agustín Rejas
Juan Diego Botto
Sucre
Laura Morante
Yolanda
Elvira Mínguez
Llosa
Alexandra Lencastre
Sylvina Rejas
Oliver Cotton
Merino
Luís Miguel Cintra
Calderón
Javier Manrique
Clorindo
Abel Folk
Ezequiel / Durán
Xabier Elorriaga
Pascual
Natalia Dicenta
Marina
John Malkovich
Abimael Guzman (uncredited)
The Dancer Upstairs — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Dancer Upstairs in United States?
The Dancer Upstairs is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Dancer Upstairs in?
The Dancer Upstairs is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish, Quechua. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Dancer Upstairs?
The Dancer Upstairs runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is The Dancer Upstairs rated?
The Dancer Upstairs is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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