Where to watch The Dance in Canada
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About The Dance
The Dance is a 1998 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson, starring Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson and Benedikt Erlingsson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen, and set on an island in 1913. Pétur (Gunnar Helgason) narrates, recalling the days when mainlanders arrived for a wedding. Flirtatious Sirsa (Pálína Jónsdottir) marries Harald (Dofri Hermannsson), son of a wealthy landowner on the island. Offshore, a ship is sinking, so the men form a rescue party, returning with the captain, the engineer, and several sailors. With a storm gathering, the engineer dies. The clergyman requests an end to the festivities as a mark of respect. Sirsa protests, but her new husband brings the celebration to a halt. The group then fragments into different activities, drunken or otherwise, and the sensual Sirsa directs her attention toward the handsome Ívar (Baldur Trausti Hreinsson). The film's score features traditional folk music.
Top cast
Gunnar Helgason
Pétur
Joi Johannsson
Vítus
Benedikt Erlingsson
Hólófernes
Baldur Trausti Hreinsson
Ívar
Magnús Ólafsson
Sýslumaður
Gísli Halldórsson
Nikulás
Pálína Jónsdóttir
Sirsa
Dofri Hermannsson
Haraldur
Arnar Jónsson
Djákni
Þórunn Magnea Magnúsdóttir
Móðir Haraldar
Björk Jakobsdóttir
Theodóra
Guðrún Þ. Stephensen
Sjómannsekkja
Lilja Guðrún Þorvaldsdóttir
Sýslumannsfrú
Elís Poulsen
Jóhann
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Dance in Canada?+
The Dance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is The Dance on Netflix?+
The Dance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.
How long is The Dance?+
The Dance has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who stars in The Dance?+
The Dance stars Gunnar Helgason, Joi Johannsson, Benedikt Erlingsson, Baldur Trausti Hreinsson and Magnús Ólafsson.
When did The Dance come out?+
The Dance is a 1998 movie directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
What genre is The Dance?+
The Dance is Drama and Comedy film.
Who directed The Dance?+
The Dance was directed by Ágúst Guðmundsson.
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