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Dancer in the Dark Review (2000) — 74% Celluloid Score

Directed by Lars von Trier · 2000 ·

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Answer Summary: Is Dancer in the Dark worth watching?

Dancer in the Dark (2000) earns a 74% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (69%).

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Dancer in the Dark?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

74%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

69% Critic Score
84% Audience
61 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
7.9 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 20m
Cast
Björk , Catherine Deneuve , David Morse , Peter Stormare , Joel Grey , Cara Seymour , Vladica Kostic , Jean-Marc Barr , Vincent Paterson , Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (69%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (61/100).
  • Celluloid Score 74% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

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 74% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

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

Celluloid Critics Consensus

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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