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Melancholia
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Lars von Trier. With Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland.
71.4/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
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71.4/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTTwo sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Melancholia.
MoviHero lists March 16, 2011 as the release date for Melancholia. Lars von Trier is the listed director. The listed cast includes Kirsten Dunst as Justine, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Claire, Kiefer Sutherland as John, Alexander Skarsgård as Michael. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 16, 2011
GenresDrama · Science Fiction
Runtime2h 16m
DirectorLars von Trier
CastKirsten Dunst as Justine, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Claire, Kiefer Sutherland as John, Alexander Skarsgård as Michael
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Melancholia right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Melancholia runs 2h 16m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 71.4/100 (7.144/10) from 3,971 votes. Updated Oct 26, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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“Ha! Rarely can a film have a more appropriate title nor can any marriage get off to a less auspicious start. Firstly, after a beautifully…”
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“this is nice movies and then best part of the the movies story is good.”
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