Flickering Lights (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 2000, Flickering Lights is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. Four small gangsters from Copenhagen trick a gangster boss: they take over 4,000,000 kroner which they were supposed to bring him. Trying to escape to Barcelona they are forced to stop in the countryside, in an old, wrecked house, hiding there for several weeks. Slowly, one after another, they realize, that they would like to stay there, start a new life.

Who’s in it. Flickering Lights stars Søren Pilmark as Torkild, Ulrich Thomsen as Peter, Mads Mikkelsen as Arne and Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Stefan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Flickering Lights has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flickering Lights page.

If you liked it. Fans of Flickering Lights tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Flickering Lights (2000)?
In US, Flickering Lights is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Flickering Lights worth watching?
Flickering Lights holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Flickering Lights?
Flickering Lights stars Søren Pilmark, Ulrich Thomsen, Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Sofie Gråbøl.
When was Flickering Lights released?
Flickering Lights was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.