


Film · Released
Dancer in the Dark
“In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.”
Dancer in the Dark at a glance
Dancer in the Dark is a 2000 drama and crime film, running 2h 20m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2000-09-01
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.8 / 10 · 2,109 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmSelma, 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
14 names
BjörkSelma Jezkova
Catherine DeneuveKathy
David MorseBill Houston
Peter StormareJeff
Joel GreyOldrich Novy
Cara SeymourLinda Houston
Jean-Marc BarrNorman
Vincent PatersonSamuel
Siobhan Fallon HoganBrenda
Željko IvanekDistrict Attorney
Udo KierDr. Porkorny
Jens AlbinusMorty
Reathel BeanJudgeQuestions about Dancer in the Dark
Quick answersWhere can I watch Dancer in the Dark in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Dancer in the Dark is listed on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Dancer in the Dark suitable for children?
Dancer in the Dark is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Dancer in the Dark on PelisPlus UK?
Dancer in the Dark has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
What is Dancer in the Dark about?
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…
How long is Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark runs for 2h 20m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Dancer in the Dark trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play AFS Presents: DANCER IN THE DARK without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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