The Dancer_
Original: La Danseuse
A young woman from the American Midwest, Loïe Fuller became the toast of the Folies Bergère at the turn of the 20th century and an icon of the Belle Epoque. Inventor of the breathtaking Serpentine Dance, she was a pioneer of modern dance and lighting techniques. It was her complicated relationship to her protégé - Isadora Duncan – that precipitated the downfall of this early 20th century icon.
Starring
Soko, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry
Box Office
$2.0M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Dancer earned $2.0M against a $8.0M budget.
Year context
The Dancer was released 10 years ago in 2016.
The Dancer is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 48m.
CAST (20)
Soko
Loïe Fuller
Gaspard Ulliel
Louis
Mélanie Thierry
Gabrielle
Lily-Rose Depp
Isadora Duncan
François Damiens
Marchand
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Armand
Denis Ménochet
Ruben
Amanda Plummer
Lili
CM
Charlie Morgan
Jeff
Tamzin Merchant
Kate
William Houston
Rud
Bert Haelvoet
Macbeth Actor
Camille Rutherford
Macbeth Actress
Laurent Manzoni
Doctor
MK
Matilda Kime
Louis's Assistant
Christian Erickson
Conseiller de Louis
NH
Nicolas Helpiquet
Boy at Restaurant
DK
Daniel Kramer
Photographer (Chateau)
Douglas Hodge
Taylor
James Flynn
Doctor Actor
BOX OFFICE
$8.0M
Budget
$2.0M
Revenue
-75%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
108 min (1h 48m)
Original Title
La Danseuse
Language
French
Country
BE, CZ, France
Rating
6.5/10 (203 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$8,000,000
Box Office
$2,000,000
Profit
$-6,000,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Dancer about?
A young woman from the American Midwest, Loïe Fuller became the toast of the Folies Bergère at the turn of the 20th century and an icon of the Belle Epoque. Inventor of the breathtaking Serpentine Dance, she was a pioneer of modern dance and lighting techniques. It was her complicated relationship to her protégé - Isadora Duncan – that precipitated the downfall of this early 20th century icon.
How long is The Dancer?
The Dancer has a runtime of 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Who stars in The Dancer?
The cast of The Dancer includes Soko, Gaspard Ulliel, Mélanie Thierry, Lily-Rose Depp, François Damiens.
How much did The Dancer make at the box office?
The Dancer earned $2,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $8,000,000.
What is the rating of The Dancer?
The Dancer has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 203 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History