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Dogville (2003)

“A quiet little town not far from here.”

7.7/10 · 2,791 votes 2h 58m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#11 of 156 films from 2003 #118 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Lars von Trier · Written by Lars von Trier

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Overview

A woman on the run from the mob is reluctantly accepted in a small Colorado community in exchange for labor, but when a search visits the town, she learns that their support has a price.

Cast

Nicole Kidmanas Grace Margaret Mulligan
Paul Bettanyas Tom Edison
John Hurtas Narrator (voice)
Patricia Clarksonas Vera
Ben Gazzaraas Jack McKay
Philip Baker Hallas Tom Edison Sr.
Lauren Bacallas Ma Ginger
Stellan Skarsgårdas Chuck
James Caanas The Big Man
Chloë Sevignyas Liz Henson
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas Martha
Harriet Anderssonas Gloria
Blair Brownas Mrs. Henson
Željko Ivanekas Ben

Facts

Release dateMay 21, 2003
Runtime178 min (2h 58m) — longer as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$10,000,000
Box office$16,690,617 (1.7× budget)
IMDbtt0276919

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Questions

How long is Dogville?
Dogville runs 178 minutes (2h 58m), which is long for a thriller — plan for it.
Is Dogville worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,791 votes, which places it #11 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 94%) and #118 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Dogville?
Dogville was directed by Lars von Trier. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dancer in the Dark (2000), Breaking the Waves (1996), The House That Jack Built (2018).
Who stars in Dogville?
Nicole Kidman as Grace Margaret Mulligan; Paul Bettany as Tom Edison; John Hurt as Narrator (voice); Patricia Clarkson as Vera; Ben Gazzara as Jack McKay; Philip Baker Hall as Tom Edison Sr..
What is Dogville rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dogville?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/2514.

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