The Dancer Upstairs
2002, English. Directed by John Malkovich.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dancer Upstairs
The Dancer Upstairs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John MalkovichDirector
- Javier BardemAgustín Rejas
- Juan Diego BottoSucre
- Laura MoranteYolanda
- Elvira MínguezLlosa
- Alexandra LencastreSylvina Rejas
- Oliver CottonMerino
- Luís Miguel CintraCalderón
- Javier ManriqueClorindo
- Abel FolkEzequiel / Durán
- Xabier ElorriagaPascual
- Natalia DicentaMarina
- John MalkovichAbimael Guzman (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 September 2002
- Country
- Spain, United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Shakespeare
- Box office
- $5.2M
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What The Dancer Upstairs is based on
The Dancer Upstairs is based on The Dancer Upstairs (1995) by Nicholas Shakespeare.
1995
The Dancer Upstairs
By Nicholas Shakespeare
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Dancer Upstairs: quick answers
Is The Dancer Upstairs worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dancer Upstairs?
The Dancer Upstairs runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does The Dancer Upstairs have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Dancer Upstairs. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Dancer Upstairs parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dancer Upstairs is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dancer Upstairs on?
The Dancer Upstairs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dancer Upstairs?
If you liked The Dancer Upstairs, try In Secret, Killer Heat, The Organization.
Who directed The Dancer Upstairs?
The Dancer Upstairs (2002) was directed by John Malkovich and stars Javier Bardem, Juan Diego Botto, Laura Morante.
What is The Dancer Upstairs based on?
The Dancer Upstairs is based on The Dancer Upstairs (1995) by Nicholas Shakespeare.