The Dancer Upstairs
Directed by John Malkovich
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
Where to Watch The Dancer Upstairs
- 0 1September 4, 2025"The Dancer Upstairs", directed by John Malkovich, is set in a unnamed country but everyone who studied history, know it's Peru, The story is inspired by the Shining Path’s insurgency. Javier Bardem shines as Agustín Rejas, a Federal Intelligence Detective hunting a Marxist revolutionary leader before a full revolution starts. The story blends suspense with a subtle romance between Rejas and dance teacher Yolanda (Laura Morante). Malkovich’s direction pairs Peru’s beautiful landscapes Juxtaposed with scenes of urban violence and poverty, reflecting the nation’s turmoil. The real story of how the leader of Shining Path was captured and subtle references of Alberto Fujimori's corrupt government are well told through this movie.
The Dancer Upstairs Trivia
The Dancer Upstairs was released on September 20, 2002.
The Dancer Upstairs was directed by John Malkovich.
The Dancer Upstairs has a runtime of 2h 12m.
The Dancer Upstairs was produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez, John Malkovich.
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
The key characters in The Dancer Upstairs are Agustín Rejas (Javier Bardem), Sucre (Juan Diego Botto), Yolanda (Laura Morante).
The Dancer Upstairs is rated R.
The Dancer Upstairs is a Drama, Romance, Thriller film.
The Dancer Upstairs has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
The Dancer Upstairs has made $5.2M at the box office.