The Day Will Come (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2016, The Day Will Come is a drama film directed by Jesper W. Nielsen, running about 110 minutes. “Some have power, others have bravery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in the blooming 1960s, the film centres on two young brothers who are instantly robbed of their lives when they are placed in a boy's home forgotten by time. Armed only with a vivid imagination and a fickle hope, the boys engage in the frightening battle against Headmaster Heck and his lethal tyranny. The film is based on actual events.
Who’s in it. The Day Will Come stars Lars Mikkelsen as Forstander Frederik Heck, Sofie Gråbøl as Lærer Lilian Hammershøj, Harald Kaiser Hermann as Elmer and Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt as Erik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Day Will Come has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day Will Come page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day Will Come tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day Will Come (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Day Will Come change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Day Will Come worth watching?
- The Day Will Come holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Day Will Come?
- The Day Will Come stars Lars Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Harald Kaiser Hermann, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt and Lars Ranthe.
- When was The Day Will Come released?
- The Day Will Come was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.