Melancholia (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2011, Melancholia is a drama and science fiction film directed by Lars von Trier, running about 135 minutes. “Enjoy it while it lasts” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.
Who’s in it. Melancholia stars Kirsten Dunst as Justine, Charlotte Gainsbourg as Claire, Kiefer Sutherland as John and Charlotte Rampling as Gaby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Melancholia has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $15.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and 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 Melancholia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melancholia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melancholia (2011)?
- In US, Melancholia is available to stream on fuboTV, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and 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 Melancholia worth watching?
- Melancholia holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Melancholia?
- Melancholia stars Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland, Charlotte Rampling and John Hurt.
- When was Melancholia released?
- Melancholia was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.