How long is Dancer in the Dark?

Dancer in the Dark is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Dancer in the Dark rated?

Dancer in the Dark is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Dancer in the Dark?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Dancer in the Dark (2000) runs 2 h 20 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.8 from 2,107 TMDB members. 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 up little numbers to the rhythmic beats of her surroundings.

Runtime: 2 h 20 min — ends 10:20 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: September 1, 2000
TMDB rating: 7.8 / 10 from 2,107 votes
Director: Lars von Trier
Starring: Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Dancer in the Dark?: Dancer in the Dark is 2 h 20 min long (140 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:20 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Dancer in the Dark rated?: Dancer in the Dark is rated R in the US.
Is Dancer in the Dark a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Dancer in the Dark?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MUBI (subscription), MUBI Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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