What genre is Dancer in the Dark?

Dancer in the Dark is categorised as Crime, Drama.

Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?

Peter Stormare, Željko Ivanek, David Morse, Jean-Marc Barr, Cara Seymour appear in the main cast.

Who directed Dancer in the Dark?

Lars von Trier directed Dancer in the Dark.

How long is Dancer in the Dark?

Dancer in the Dark runs for 2h 20m (140 minutes).

Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Dancer in the Dark (2000)

Name: Dancer in the Dark
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2000
Duration: 140 min
Cast: Peter Stormare, Željko Ivanek, David Morse, Jean-Marc Barr, Cara Seymour

Movie 2h 20m ★ 7.9/10

Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge

Crime Drama

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Released in 2000, Dancer in the Dark is a crime and drama movie. It is directed by Lars von Trier. The cast includes Peter Stormare, Željko Ivanek and David Morse. The running time is 2h 20m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.9 out of 10.

67Tonight Score Very well rated.

Synopsis

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, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.

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Questions about Dancer in the Dark

What genre is Dancer in the Dark?: Dancer in the Dark is categorised as Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Dancer in the Dark?: Peter Stormare, Željko Ivanek, David Morse, Jean-Marc Barr, Cara Seymour appear in the main cast.
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?: Lars von Trier directed Dancer in the Dark.
How long is Dancer in the Dark?: Dancer in the Dark runs for 2h 20m (140 minutes).
Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 7.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.