

The Dancing Skeleton
1898, French. Directed by Louis Lumière.
A skeleton dances joyously, often collapsing into a heap of bones and quickly putting itself back together.
- Runtime
- 0h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Dancing Skeleton isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 March 1898.
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Details
- Released
- 20 March 1898
- Original title
- Le squelette joyeux
- Country
- France
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The Dancing Skeleton: quick answers
Is The Dancing Skeleton worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dancing Skeleton?
The Dancing Skeleton runs 1 minutes (0h 1m).
Does The Dancing Skeleton have a post-credits scene?
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The Dancing Skeleton parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dancing Skeleton yet.
Which OTT platform is The Dancing Skeleton on?
The Dancing Skeleton isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 March 1898. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dancing Skeleton?
If you liked The Dancing Skeleton, try Thriller Night, Scared Shrekless, Once Bitten.
Who directed The Dancing Skeleton?
The Dancing Skeleton (1898) was directed by Louis Lumière.