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Melancholia

  • 2011
  • R
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
202K
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POPULARITY
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Kirsten Dunst in Melancholia (2011)
Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) are celebrating their marriage at a sumptuous party in the home of her sister (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and brother-in-law (Kiefer Sutherland). Meanwhile, the planet, Melancholia, is heading towards Earth...
Play trailer2:14
6 Videos
99+ Photos
Psychological DramaTragedyDramaSci-Fi

Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.Two sisters find their already strained relationship challenged as a mysterious new planet threatens to collide with Earth.

  • Director
    • Lars von Trier
  • Writer
    • Lars von Trier
  • Stars
    • Kirsten Dunst
    • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Kiefer Sutherland
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    202K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,882
    151
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • Stars
      • Kirsten Dunst
      • Charlotte Gainsbourg
      • Kiefer Sutherland
    • 781User reviews
    • 421Critic reviews
    • 81Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 36 wins & 95 nominations total

    Videos6

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:14
    U.S. Version
    International Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:13
    International Trailer #2
    International Trailer #2
    Trailer 1:13
    International Trailer #2
    Melancholia: International Trailer #1
    Trailer 1:59
    Melancholia: International Trailer #1
    Melancholia
    Clip 1:35
    Melancholia
    "The Earth Is Evil"
    Clip 0:49
    "The Earth Is Evil"
    Kirsten Dunst
    Interview 2:53
    Kirsten Dunst

    Photos139

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    Top cast24

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    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Justine
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg
    • Claire
    Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland
    • John
    Alexander Skarsgård
    Alexander Skarsgård
    • Michael
    Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet
    • Tim
    Cameron Spurr
    • Leo
    Charlotte Rampling
    Charlotte Rampling
    • Gaby
    Jesper Christensen
    Jesper Christensen
    • Little Father
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Dexter
    Stellan Skarsgård
    Stellan Skarsgård
    • Jack
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Wedding Planner
    James Cagnard
    • Michael's Father
    Deborah Fronko
    • Michael's Mother
    Charlotta Miller
    • Betty 1
    Claire Miller
    • Betty 2
    Gary Whitaker
    • Limo Driver
    Katrine A. Sahlstrøm
    • Girl with Guitar
    • (as Katrine Acheche Sahlstrøm)
    Christian Geisnæs
    • Wedding Photographer
    • Director
      • Lars von Trier
    • Writer
      • Lars von Trier
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The image of Justine floating down the stream with her bouquet was inspired by John Everett Millais' 1852 painting "Ophelia."
    • Goofs
      One cannot view the same constellation (Scorpius) at the same location in the celestial sky from late evening to early morning due to the Earth's rotation.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Justine: [to Leo and Claire as Melancholia approaches] Hold my hand. Close your eyes.

    • Alternate versions
      There are two versions available: the theatrical cut, with a runtime of "2h 15m (135 min)" and a slightly edited one, with a runtime of "2h 10m (130 min)".
    • Connections
      Edited from Journey in Classic Era (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Excerpts from Tristan und Isolde
      Music by Richard Wagner
      Orchestra by The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (as The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra)
      Conducted by Richard Hein
      Recorded by Jan Holzner
      Cello solo by Henrik Dam Thomsen
      Arrangements by Kristian Eidnes Andersen

    User reviews781

    Featured review
    9/10

    Depression Deconstructed

    This movie completely freaked me out. It was SO well done, but if you've ever suffered from serious depression it really gets under your skin.

    People I know who watched this movie thought it was boring and didn't understand it. I understood it very well. I have never seen a better metaphor for depression, and the seductiveness of "giving in."

    If you're very depressed, don't watch this movie alone.
    • Mblodnieks
    • Jul 20, 2018
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 26, 2011 (Denmark)
    • Countries of origin
      • Denmark
      • Sweden
      • France
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Melancolía
    • Filming locations
      • Tjolöholm Castle, Fjärås, Sweden(Castle exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Zentropa Entertainments
      • Memfis Film
      • Zentropa International Sweden
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $7,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,030,848
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $257,174
      • Nov 13, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,683,518
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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