Dogville

Play trailer

Dogville

R,

2003,

2h 58m,

Drama

Play Trailer

Watchlist

Watchlist

70%

163 Reviews

Tomatometer

89%

50,000+ Ratings

Popcornmeter

70%

Tomatometer

163 Reviews

89%

Popcornmeter

50,000+ Ratings

A barren soundstage is stylishly utilized to create a minimalist small-town setting in which a mysterious woman named Grace hides from the criminals who pursue her. The town is two-faced and offers to harbor Grace as long as she can make it worth their effort, so Grace works hard under the employ of various townspeople to win their favor. Tensions flare, however, and Grace's status as a helpless outsider provokes vicious contempt and abuse from the citizens of Dogville.

Critics Consensus

A challenging piece of experimental filmmaking.

Read Critics Reviews

Joshua Rothkopf

In These Times

Mar 16, 2020

Dogville's tongue-clucking point-and von Trier makes it broadly-is the hypocrisy of the Good Samaritan, but a less clinical film could have done so more powerfully.

Go to Full Review

Alexander Walker

London Evening Standard

Jan 10, 2018

Kidman has never lacked the courage to perform in innovative productions on stage and screen, such as The Blue Room and Eyes Wide Shut. In this film, which is a bit of both, she acquits herself gamely.

Go to Full Review

Will Self

London Evening Standard

Jan 9, 2018

For its exuberance and its difference, its fine performances and its devastating finale, Dogville is essential viewing.

Go to Full Review

Elissa Suh

Moviepudding (Substack)

Aug 21, 2023

A seductive cocktail of crushing cynicism, Dogville plays like Au Hasard Balthazar and the Stanford prison experiment mixed with the tunes of John Wesley Harding.

Go to Full Review

Ellie Lucas

The Dispatch (Lexington, NC)

Jun 5, 2019

4/4

A bold, beautiful work of art.

Go to Full Review

Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Apr 29, 2009

[Director] Trier attempts to pass this off as art, when really it's just ridiculous.

Go to Full Review

Read all reviews

Leia W

Feb 27, 2019

Well, this IS something, isn't it? Like it, love it, hate it: does not matter, watch it!

Draco W

Dec 11, 2018

What an amazing movie. Its like a very long play on stage captured on camera. Its very very original plot goes along perfectly with its highly original cinematography. Its a tough story to get through at times due to the harshness of the actions being portrayed but fortunately theres theres justie in the end which makes for such a great pay off. The acting is amazing led by Nicole Kidman, as the cast really help give the movie a certain authenticity. Its got a ver long run-time (177min) just short of 3 hours, but it literally flies by. Highly recommend this drama and suspense piece.

See more

Hermione S

Dec 4, 2018

All you need to know is Will Self thinks this 'essential'.

Draco P

Jul 30, 2018

Dogville overstays its welcome at a number of points but overall Lars von Trier has crafted one of the most unique and original viewing experiences of the 21st century and serves as an excellent showcase for Nicole Kidman's talent.

See more

Luke M

Jul 4, 2018

Very interesting at the begging but it lost some of its punch towards the end. Ending was quite disappointing.

Jun 20, 2018

Excellent story is no less marvellous plainly set.

Read all reviews

Lars von Trier

Director

Nicole Kidman

Grace Margaret Mulligan

Harriet Andersson

Gloria

Lauren Bacall

Ma Ginger

Jean-Marc Barr

The Man with the Big Hat

Paul Bettany

Tom Edison

View more videos

Black Book

77%

87%

Black Book

Watchlist

Dog Day Afternoon

94%

90%

Dog Day Afternoon

Watchlist

A Very Long Engagement

79%

85%

A Very Long Engagement

Watchlist

Persepolis

96%

92%

Persepolis

Watchlist

Downfall

90%

94%

Downfall

Watchlist

Discover more movies and TV shows.

View More

Now Streaming: The Shining, Galaxy Quest, Dazed and Confused, And More

View more photos

Synopsis

A barren soundstage is stylishly utilized to create a minimalist small-town setting in which a mysterious woman named Grace hides from the criminals who pursue her. The town is two-faced and offers to harbor Grace as long as she can make it worth their effort, so Grace works hard under the employ of various townspeople to win their favor. Tensions flare, however, and Grace's status as a helpless outsider provokes vicious contempt and abuse from the citizens of Dogville.

Director: Lars von Trier
Producer: Vibeke Windeløv
Screenwriter: Lars von Trier
Distributor: Lionsgate/Artisan
Production Co: Canal Plus Image International, 4 1/2, Zentropa Entertainment, Alan Young Pictures
Rating: R (Violence|Sexual Content)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 19, 2003, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 1, 2007
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.5M
Runtime: 2h 58m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

Join The Newsletter

Join The Newsletter

Cookie Settings