The Dancer (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2016, The Dancer is a drama and history film directed by Stéphanie Di Giusto, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Dancer stars SoKo as Loïe Fuller, Gaspard Ulliel as Louis, Mélanie Thierry as Gabrielle and Lily-Rose Depp as Isadora Duncan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Dancer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancer (2016)?
- In US, The Dancer is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dancer worth watching?
- The Dancer holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancer?
- The Dancer stars SoKo, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry, Lily-Rose Depp and François Damiens.
- When was The Dancer released?
- The Dancer was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.