A Day in October (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, A Day in October is a drama film directed by Kenneth Madsen, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. During the month of October 1943, the Danish resistance movement and just plain ordinary citizens joined together in staging a mass exodus by fishing boats to neutral Sweden of their Jewish countrymen, practically on the eve of the Nazi's planned round-up and delivery to concentration camps of all Jews. Story is told from the point of view of one Jewish family.
Who’s in it. A Day in October stars D.B. Sweeney as Niels Jensen, Kelly Wolf as Sara Kublitz, Tovah Feldshuh as Emma Kublitz and Daniel Benzali as Solomon Kublitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Day in October has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Day in October page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day in October tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day in October (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Day in October change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Day in October worth watching?
- A Day in October holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Day in October?
- A Day in October stars D.B. Sweeney, Kelly Wolf, Tovah Feldshuh, Daniel Benzali and Ole Lemmeke.
- When was A Day in October released?
- A Day in October was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.