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Melancholia

R20112h 16mLars von Trier
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 80% · Metacritic 81

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"It will change everything."

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

DramaScience Fiction
DepressionSuicideNihilismWedding ReceptionWedding PlannerHorseSurrealismEnd Of The WorldWealthMansion

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Frequently asked questions

What is Melancholia (2011) about?

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

Who stars in Melancholia?

Melancholia stars Kirsten Dunst (Justine), Charlotte Gainsbourg (Claire), Kiefer Sutherland (John), Alexander Skarsgård (Michael), Cameron Spurr (Leo). The film was directed by Lars von Trier.

How long is Melancholia?

Melancholia has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated R.

Is Melancholia worth watching?

Melancholia holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 80. Fans of Drama, Science Fiction are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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