MTDb › Best of › 2000 › Dancer in the Dark
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
▶ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
Selma, a Czech immigrant on the verge of blindness, struggles to make ends meet for herself and her young son, who has inherited the same genetic disorder and will suffer the same fate without an expensive operation. When life becomes increasingly difficult, Selma learns to cope through her love of musicals, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
Cast
Björkas Selma Jezkova
Catherine Deneuveas Kathy
David Morseas Bill Houston
Peter Stormareas Jeff
Joel Greyas Oldrich Novy
Cara Seymouras Linda Houston
Vladica Kosticas Gene Jezkova
Jean-Marc Barras Norman
Vincent Patersonas Samuel
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas Brenda
Željko Ivanekas District Attorney
Udo Kieras Dr. Porkorny
Jens Albinusas Morty
Reathel Beanas Judge
Facts
| Release date | September 1, 2000 |
| Runtime | 140 min (2h 20m) — longer as the 2000 average of 108 min |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $12,500,000 |
| Box office | $40,061,153 (3.2× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0168629 |
More from Lars von Trier
Dogville2003 · ★ 7.7 · 2h 58m
Breaking the Waves1996 · ★ 7.5 · 2h 39m
The House That Jack Built2018 · ★ 7.1 · 2h 32m
Melancholia2011 · ★ 7.1 · 2h 16m
Nymphomaniac: Vol. I2013 · ★ 6.9 · 1h 58m
Nymphomaniac: Vol. II2013 · ★ 6.7 · 2h 4m
Antichrist2009 · ★ 6.6 · 1h 44m
The Idiots1998 · ★ 6.5 · 1h 50m
If you liked Dancer in the Dark
The Shawshank Redemption1994 · ★ 8.7 · 2h 22m
The Dark Knight2008 · ★ 8.5 · 2h 32m
The Green Mile1999 · ★ 8.5 · 3h 9m
Pulp Fiction1994 · ★ 8.5 · 2h 34m
City of God2002 · ★ 8.4 · 2h 9m
Léon: The Professional1994 · ★ 8.3 · 1h 51m
The Departed2006 · ★ 8.2 · 2h 31m
The Usual Suspects1995 · ★ 8.2 · 1h 46m
Questions
How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.8/10 across 2,083 votes, which places it #8 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 94%) and #390 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark was directed by Lars von Trier. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Dogville (2003), Breaking the Waves (1996), The House That Jack Built (2018).
Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?
Björk as Selma Jezkova; Catherine Deneuve as Kathy; David Morse as Bill Houston; Peter Stormare as Jeff; Joel Grey as Oldrich Novy; Cara Seymour as Linda Houston.
What is Dancer in the Dark rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dancer in the Dark?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/41712.