Dancer in the Dark (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 2000, Dancer in the Dark is a drama and crime film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 141 minutes. “You don't need eyes to see.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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, escaping life's troubles - even if just for a moment - by dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
Who’s in it. Dancer in the Dark stars Björk as Selma Jezkova, Catherine Deneuve as Kathy, David Morse as Bill Houston and Peter Stormare as Jeff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Dancer in the Dark has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $40M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dancer in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dancer in the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark (2000)?
- In US, Dancer in the Dark is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?
- Dancer in the Dark holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?
- Dancer in the Dark stars Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare and Joel Grey.
- When was Dancer in the Dark released?
- Dancer in the Dark was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.