Movies like Dancer in the Dark

This Darren Aronofsky film shares the intense emotional trajectory of Dancer in the Dark. With a powerful narrative about addiction and its consequences, Requiem for a Dream is a cinematic experience that haunts the viewer with its rawness and gripping performances.

David Lynch's Mulholland Drive presents a complex and surreal narrative that will appeal to those who appreciated the innovative storytelling in Dancer in the Dark. With its dream-like sequences and mysterious plot, it's a film that leaves a lingering impact.

Another of Aronofsky's masterpieces, Black Swan delves into the psychology of its protagonist in a way that mirrors the intense character study in Dancer in the Dark. It's a tale of obsession and the pursuit of perfection, themes that resonate with the latter's narrative force.

Magnolia weaves together multiple storylines into an intricate narrative, much like the multi-layered approach in Dancer in the Dark. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, it is a film that challenges viewers, asking them to empathize with a diverse cast of characters while contemplating fate and coincidence.

Also directed by Lars von Trier, Melancholia is a visually arresting film that weaves emotional distress with a cataclysmic event. It pushes the boundaries of storytelling in ways that viewers of Dancer in the Dark can appreciate.

Another entry in Lars von Trier's filmography, Dogville shares a similar penchant for experimentation with form and storytelling. With a minimalistic stage set-up and a focus on character-driven narrative, it dives into raw human dilemmas that fans of Dancer in the Dark will recognize.

The Hours, featuring intertwining stories of three women, offers a poignant look at life and the existential struggles that define it. Much like Dancer in the Dark, it's an emotionally charged film that weaves together music, performance, and the human condition.

Directed by Lars von Trier, the same filmmaker behind Dancer in the Dark, Breaking the Waves tells another emotionally intense story with challenging themes. Like Dancer in the Dark, it employs an innovative visual style and explores the depths of human sacrifice and love.