The Dancer Upstairs (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2002, The Dancer Upstairs is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by John Malkovich, running about 132 minutes. “An honest man caught in a world of intrigue, power and passion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
Who’s in it. The Dancer Upstairs stars Javier Bardem as Agustín Rejas, Juan Diego Botto as Sucre, Laura Morante as Yolanda and Elvira Mínguez as Llosa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Dancer Upstairs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancer Upstairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancer Upstairs tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancer Upstairs (2002)?
- In US, The Dancer Upstairs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dancer Upstairs worth watching?
- The Dancer Upstairs holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancer Upstairs?
- The Dancer Upstairs stars Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante, Elvira Mínguez and Alexandra Lencastre.
- When was The Dancer Upstairs released?
- The Dancer Upstairs was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.