The Dancer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1989, The Dancer is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a semi-autobiographical story by Ogai Mori, about a Japanese medical student who goes to Berlin to study in the 1880s and falls in love with a German ballet dancer.
Who’s in it. The Dancer stars Hiromi Gô as Toyotaro Ota, Lisa Wolf as Elise Weigelt, Brigitte Grothum as Anna Weigelt and Haruko Katō, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Dancer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancer (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dancer worth watching?
- The Dancer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancer?
- The Dancer stars Hiromi Gô, Lisa Wolf, Brigitte Grothum, Haruko Katō and Mareike Carrière.
- When was The Dancer released?
- The Dancer was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.