Is The Dancer Upstairs scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Dancer Upstairs for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Dancer Upstairs in the US?

The Dancer Upstairs can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Dancer Upstairs?

The Dancer Upstairs runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Is The Dancer Upstairs suitable for kids?

The Dancer Upstairs is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20022h 12mCrime / Drama / Romance / Thriller

The Dancer Upstairs

Name: The Dancer Upstairs
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2002-09-20
Duration: 132 min

An honest man caught in a world of intrigue, power and passion.

A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.

TMDB audience score

Based on 67 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Dancer Upstairs at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 12m

At 2h 12m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Romance · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, romance, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 67 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Dancer Upstairs tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 12m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 67 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Dancer Upstairs

Is The Dancer Upstairs scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Dancer Upstairs for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and romance film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Dancer Upstairs in the US?: The Dancer Upstairs can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Dancer Upstairs?: The Dancer Upstairs runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
Is The Dancer Upstairs suitable for kids?: The Dancer Upstairs is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.