Dancer in the Dark Review (2000) — 71% Celluloid Score
Directed by Lars von Trier · 2000 ·
Dancer in the Dark (2000) earns a 71% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (69%).
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- MUBI
Rent: Google Play, YouTube
Buy: Google Play, YouTube
Where to watch Dancer in the Dark by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | MUBI |
| Japan | Netflix, Prime Video, U-NEXT |
| Pakistan | MUBI |
| Turkey | MUBI |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player |
| United States | MUBI |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (69/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (61/100).
- Celluloid Score 71% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films
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Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?
Yes — Dancer in the Dark earns a 71% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Dancer in the Dark — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2000. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (69%).
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.
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