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The Dancer

La Danseuse

2016 · 1h 48m · Released

Drama, History

A young woman from the American Midwest, Loïe Fuller became the toast of the Folies Bergère at the turn of the 20th century and an icon of the Belle Epoque. Inventor of the breathtaking Serpentine Dance, she was a pioneer of modern dance and lighting techniques. It was her complicated relationship to her protégé - Isadora Duncan – that precipitated the downfall of this early 20th century icon.

Read the book by Giovanni Lista

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.5 The Movie Database
6.5 IMDb
60% Rotten Tomatoes
44 Metacritic

Where to stream The Dancer

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Stéphanie Di Giusto Director
Soko Loïe Fuller
Gaspard Ulliel Louis
Mélanie Thierry Gabrielle
Lily-Rose Depp Isadora Duncan
François Damiens Marchand
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing Armand
Denis Ménochet Ruben
Amanda Plummer Lili
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Frequently asked questions about The Dancer

Where can I watch The Dancer in the United States?

The Dancer is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Dancer?

The Dancer scores 6.5 on The Movie Database, 6.5 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 44 on Metacritic.

Who stars in The Dancer?

The Dancer stars Soko, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry, Lily-Rose Depp, and François Damiens. Stéphanie Di Giusto is the director.

How long is The Dancer?

The Dancer runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).

When did The Dancer come out?

The Dancer was released on September 28, 2016.

Which studio made The Dancer?

The Dancer was produced by Les Productions du Trésor, Wild Bunch, and Les Films du Fleuve in Belgium, Czechia, and France.

What was the budget for The Dancer?

The Dancer was made on a budget of $8,000,000.

How much did The Dancer make at the box office?

The Dancer grossed $2,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $8,000,000.

What languages is The Dancer in?

The Dancer is in English and French, and its original language is French.

What language is The Dancer in?

The Dancer is in French, and its original title is La Danseuse.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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