Dancer in the Dark (2000)
English musical film directed by Lars von Trier
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 140 min
- Released
- 2000
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 2000. It is directed by Lars von Trier and stars Björk, Catherine Deneuve and David Morse.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Cast
- Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey, Jean-Marc Barr, Udo Kier, Željko Ivanek, Cara Seymour, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Jens Albinus, Vincent Paterson
- Cinematography
- Robby Müller
- Music
- Björk
- Written by
- Lars von Trier
- Produced by
- Vibeke Windeløv
- Production
- Canal+, Film4, France 3, Zentropa
- Distribution
- Fine Line Features
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $45.58 million
- Awards
- Palme d'Or; Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress; Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Foreign Language Film; Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film; Robert Award for Best Production Design; Goya Award for Best European Film and 5 more
- Set in
- Washington
- Filmed in
- Denmark, Washington
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2000
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes, or 140 min.
When did Dancer in the Dark release?
Dancer in the Dark released in 2000.
Who directed Dancer in the Dark?
Dancer in the Dark is directed by Lars von Trier.
Who is in the cast of Dancer in the Dark?
The cast of Dancer in the Dark includes Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey and Jean-Marc Barr.
How much did Dancer in the Dark earn at the box office?
Dancer in the Dark grossed $45.58 million.
What is Dancer in the Dark rated in the US?
Dancer in the Dark is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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