Dancer in the Dark (2000)
Kernel Score: 87% · 1,955 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Crime
Released: 2000-09-01
Runtime: 140 minutes
Where to watch Dancer in the Dark
- Stream: MUBI
- Rent: Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
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.
Dancer in the Dark parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that this R-rated drama deals with terminal illness, a murder, and a court execution.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes a robbery, a murder, and a depicted execution sequence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Björk as Selma Jezkova
- Catherine Deneuve as Kathy
- David Morse as Bill Houston
- Peter Stormare as Jeff
- Joel Grey as Oldrich Novy
- Cara Seymour as Linda Houston
- Vladica Kostic as Gene Jezkova
- Jean-Marc Barr as Norman
- Vincent Paterson as Samuel
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Brenda
Dancer in the Dark FAQ
Is Dancer in the Dark good?
Dancer in the Dark has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?
In the US you can stream Dancer in the Dark on MUBI and rent it from Google Play and YouTube.
Is Dancer in the Dark OK for kids?
Dancer in the Dark is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this R-rated drama deals with terminal illness, a murder, and a court execution.
What movies are like Dancer in the Dark?
If you liked Dancer in the Dark, try Othello, The Wrong Man, Catch Me If You Can and Rain Man.