Ordet (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1955, Ordet is a drama film directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer, running about 125 minutes. “A Legend for Today” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
Who’s in it. Ordet stars Birgitte Federspiel as Inger Borgen (uncredited), Henrik Malberg as Morten Borgen (uncredited), Hanne Agesen as Karen (uncredited) and Emil Hass Christensen as Mikkel Borgen (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Ordet has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ordet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ordet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ordet (1955)?
- In US, Ordet is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ordet worth watching?
- Ordet holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ordet?
- Ordet stars Birgitte Federspiel, Henrik Malberg, Hanne Agesen, Emil Hass Christensen and Emil Hass Christensen.
- When was Ordet released?
- Ordet was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.