Melancholia (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Melancholia is a 2011 sci-fi thriller directed by Lars von Trier. It runs 2 hours 17 minutes and earned $17.7 million worldwide. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2012. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 17m (137 min)
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Melancholia About?
The premise of Melancholia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As the Earth faces destruction, a family grapples with a failing marriage and internal turmoil. A planned wedding celebration descends into a bitter confrontation, overshadowed by the approaching apocalypse. Claire struggles to find solace and connection as the planet hurtles toward its end, confronting deep-seated personal issues while a mysterious force, Melancholia, threatens to consume everything.
Melancholia Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- depression
- end of the world
- destruction of planet
- female frontal nudity
- golf course
- sister sister relationship
- female rear nudity
- breasts
- female star appears nude
- female topless nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female nudity
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- female outdoor nudity
- suicide
- art director
- speech
- death
- star
- fully clothed sex
- mansion
- dysfunctional family
- art film
- woman nude outdoors
- disaster
- whipping a horse
- zipper stuck
- woman in a bath
- no opening credits
- wedding planner
- golf cart
- outdoor sex
- wedding reception
- nihilism
- pessimism
- astronomy
- anxiety
- f rated
- chapter headings
- animal abuse
- one word title
- power outage
- castle
- doom
- no survivors
- wealth
- wedding toast
- wedding cake
- mother daughter relationship
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
The Director of Melancholia
Directed by Lars von Trier.
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Director Lars von Trier
More from Lars von Trier
More films directed by Lars von Trier, best-rated first: Medea, Breaking the Waves, The Five Obstructions and Dancer in the Dark.
Melancholia Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Melancholia 81 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
6.8K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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Melancholia Plot Summary
What happens in Melancholia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a striking eight-minute sequence, introducing the key characters and presenting captivating images of space, intertwined with significant visual motifs. These nearly still, slow-motion visuals provide a glimpse into the film’s themes: Justine, portrayed by Kirsten Dunst, the bride enveloped in profound melancholy as birds fall around her; a serene lawn with a sundial casting unequal shadows; Pieter Breughel’s Hunters in the Snow, often seen as a reflection of idealized nostalgia; the ominous depiction of the Black Horse collapsing in slow motion, representing an id/ego struggle; Justine as a bride being swept away by a river, while her wedding dress attempts to anchor her down; and finally, Justine with her nephew, crafting their magical cave as planet Earth faces its inevitable collision with the gas giant Melancholia.
Full summary
The whole story of Melancholia, scene by scene
Melancholia Box Office
Melancholia grossed $17.7 million worldwide. $3 million came from the US and Canada and $14.7 million (83%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$17.7M
- US & Canada
- $3M
- International
- $14.7M
Melancholia Awards & Nominations
Melancholia earned 3 award nominations, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2012. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
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Saturn Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
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Gaudí Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best European Film
Melancholia Trailers & Videos
18 videos: 3 trailers, 2 teasers, 6 clips, 6 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer MELANCHOLIA Trailer
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Teaser Teaser
- Teaser Melancholia Motion Poster
How Well Do You Know Melancholia?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What celestial body is on a collision course with Earth in Melancholia?
Cars in Melancholia
6 cars on screen, including the Club Car Precedent and the 1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1998 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role -
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Minor role -
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee Minor role
Melancholia Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “世紀末婚禮” and “忧郁症”.
- Also known as
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- 世紀末婚禮
- 忧郁症
- 멜랑콜리아
- Melancolía
- Melankoli
- Melancolia
- Մելանհոլիա
- مالیخولیا
- Меланхолия
- Melankólia
- Melancholie
- מלנכוליה
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- Меланхолія
- メランコリア
- Melanholija
- 驚悚末日
- Melancholija
- รักนิรันดร์ วันโลกดับ
- Меланхолија
- Melanhoolia
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Melancholia FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Melancholia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Melancholia?
Melancholia runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
When was Melancholia released?
Melancholia was released on November 11, 2011.
Who directed Melancholia?
Melancholia was directed by Lars von Trier.
More films by Lars von Trier How much did Melancholia make at the box office?
Melancholia grossed $17.7 million worldwide ($3 million domestic, $14.7 million international).
How is Melancholia rated?
Melancholia has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 81 on Metacritic, 72% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Was Melancholia nominated for any awards?
Melancholia received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Melancholia have a post-credit scene?
No. Melancholia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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