# Dancer in the Dark (2000) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dancer-in-the-dark-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 71% |
| Editorial Rating | 69/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 84% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 61/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.8/5 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Director | Lars von Trier |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 140 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2000 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

Dancer in the Dark (2000) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Dancer in the Dark — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2000. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Critics and audiences diverge (69% critic vs 84% audience). Metascore 61/100. Directed by Lars von Trier.

## Celluloid verdict

Dancer in the Dark — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2000. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse, Peter Stormare, Joel Grey, Cara Seymour, Vladica Kostic, Jean-Marc Barr, Vincent Paterson, Siobhan Fallon Hogan

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2000, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

Global: MUBI
the United States: MUBI
the United Kingdom: BFI Player
India: MUBI
Turkey: MUBI
Japan: Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT
Pakistan: MUBI

## Common questions

**Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?**
Dancer in the Dark holds a 71% Celluloid Score. Dancer in the Dark — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2000. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Dancer in the Dark 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.

**Who directed Dancer in the Dark?**
Dancer in the Dark (2000) was directed by Lars von Trier.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dancer in the Dark?**
71% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (69/100), Metascore (61/100), Letterboxd (3.8/5), and IMDb (7.9/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?**
Dancer in the Dark is streaming on MUBI; on MUBI in the United States; on BFI Player in the United Kingdom; on MUBI in India; on MUBI in Turkey; on Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT in Japan; on MUBI in Pakistan. Availability varies by region.

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