The Dancer (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1994, The Dancer is a documentary film directed by Donya Feuer, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. The career of a classical ballet dancer is short and often riddled with injuries, and it takes a special kind of artist to submit to the discipline and strenuous regimen needed to dance with a world-class company. Follows the young and gifted Katja Björner through years of intensive training at the Royal Swedish Ballet School as she develops into an international ballet star.
Who’s in it. The Dancer stars Katja Björner, Erland Josephson, Anneli Alhanko and Clint Farha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Dancer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancer page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancer (1994)?
- In US, The Dancer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dancer worth watching?
- The Dancer holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dancer?
- The Dancer stars Katja Björner, Erland Josephson, Anneli Alhanko, Clint Farha and Valentina Savina.
- When was The Dancer released?
- The Dancer was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.