Dancer in the Dark Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to Dancer in the Dark, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Dancer in the Dark (2000) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. In a world of shadows, she found the light of life.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
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
About Dancer in the Dark
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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- The Piano Lesson
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dancer in the Dark?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Dancer in the Dark?
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
Is this Dancer in the Dark guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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