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Dancer (2016): Ratings & Box Office

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Dancer is a 2016 documentary directed by Steven Cantor. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

IMDb rating
7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
88%
worldwide gross
$1.1M
Metascore
65
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Dancer (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Steven Cantor
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dancer About?

The premise of Dancer without spoilers.

This documentary chronicles the extraordinary career of Sergei Polunin, a ballet dancer who rose to international prominence. It follows his journey from Ukraine to becoming the Royal Ballet's youngest principal dancer, then his unexpected departure at age 21. The film explores Polunin's personal struggles with identity and his search for purpose, showcasing his remarkable talent alongside a rebellious attitude. Through stunning performances, the documentary delves into the complexities of ambition and the pursuit of meaning beyond the spotlight.

Dancer Themes & Keywords

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  • mother son relationship
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  • art
  • childhood
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  • retirement
  • broken family
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  • male nudity
  • viral video
  • backstage
  • brief male full rear nudity
  • outdoor nudity
  • family reunion
  • reference to jerome robbins
  • reference to luciano pavarotti
  • ballet dancer as protagonist
  • backstage drama
  • ukraine
  • husband wife relationship
  • ukrainian
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  • one word title
  • estranged father
  • bad boy
  • drug use
  • reference to rudolf nureyev
  • moscow russia
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Crew

The Director of Dancer

Directed by Steven Cantor.

Ratings

Dancer Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Dancer 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.8/10.

Box office

Dancer Box Office

Dancer grossed $1.1 million worldwide. $71,917 came from the US and Canada and $1.1 million (94%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.1M

US & Canada
$71.9K
International
$1.1M
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Videos

Dancer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dancer.

Dancer Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Sergei Polunin Documentary

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FAQ

Dancer FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Dancer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dancer?

Dancer runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Dancer released?

Dancer was released on September 9, 2016.

Who directed Dancer?

Dancer was directed by Steven Cantor.

More films by Steven Cantor

How much did Dancer make at the box office?

Dancer grossed $1.1 million worldwide ($71,917 domestic, $1.1 million international).

How is Dancer rated?

Dancer has 7.8/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

Does Dancer have a post-credit scene?

No. Dancer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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