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Dancer in the Dark
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Lars von Trier. With Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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, dreaming up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSelma, 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 th…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Dancer in the Dark.
MoviHero lists September 1, 2000 as the release date for Dancer in the Dark. Lars von Trier is the listed director. The listed cast includes Björk as Selma Jezkova, Catherine Deneuve as Kathy, David Morse as Bill Houston, Peter Stormare as Jeff. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateSeptember 1, 2000
GenresDrama · Crime
Runtime2h 20m
DirectorLars von Trier
CastBjörk as Selma Jezkova, Catherine Deneuve as Kathy, David Morse as Bill Houston, Peter Stormare as Jeff
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Dancer in the Dark right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Dancer in the Dark runs 2h 20m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 3/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 2,102 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing3/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Dazzling Björk in this indictment against the death sentence, in tight close-ups.”
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“I have tremendous respect for Lars von Trier's work, and I deeply admire his courage in attempting to fuse drama with musical theater.”
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“You get a clue as to the slightly surreal nature of the drama right from a start that sees Björk and Catherine Deneuve doing their…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Clatter, crash, clack! Racket, bang, thump! Rattle, clang, crack, thud, whack, bam! It's music, now dance!”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherBill HoustonBill Houston appears in Dancer in the Dark (2000).Open character guide otherKathyKathy appears in Dancer in the Dark (2000).Open character guide otherOldrich NovyOldrich Novy appears in Dancer in the Dark (2000).Open character guide otherJeffJeff appears in Dancer in the Dark (2000).Open character guide otherSelma JezkovaSelma Jezkova appears in Dancer in the Dark (2000).Open character guide
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