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

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dancer-in-the-dark-2000/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 74% |
| Critic Score | 69% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| 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 74% 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.

## Critics consensus

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.

## Common questions

**Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?**
Dancer in the Dark holds a 74% 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?**
74% — the average of five public sources: critics 69%, audience 84%, Metascore 61/100, Letterboxd 3.8/5, and IMDb 7.9/10.

**Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Dancer in the Dark page for current options.

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