Ernst & the Light (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Ernst & the Light is a notable film directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. The businessman Ernst has just landed in the airport and is on his way home to his wife. Its raining heavy outside and therefore he takes a hitchhiker with him. They start a conversation about the value of life and soon it becomes evident to the spectators that the hitchhiker is Jesus Christ, but Ernst is in too much of a rush to go back to his wife to notice.
Who’s in it. Ernst & the Light stars Jens Jørn Spottag as Ernst and Søren Østergaard as Jesus.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ernst & the Light 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 Ernst & the Light page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ernst & the Light (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ernst & the Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ernst & the Light worth watching?
- Ernst & the Light holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ernst & the Light?
- Ernst & the Light stars Jens Jørn Spottag and Søren Østergaard.
- When was Ernst & the Light released?
- Ernst & the Light was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.