Amundsen (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2019, Amundsen is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Espen Sandberg, running about 125 minutes. “Not the story of a hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.
Who’s in it. Amundsen stars Pål Sverre Hagen as Roald Amundsen, Katherine Waterston as Bess Magids, Christian Rubeck as Leon Amundsen and Trond Espen Seim as Fridtjof Nansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Amundsen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Amundsen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amundsen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amundsen (2019)?
- In US, Amundsen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Amundsen worth watching?
- Amundsen holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Amundsen?
- Amundsen stars Pål Sverre Hagen, Katherine Waterston, Christian Rubeck, Trond Espen Seim and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen.
- When was Amundsen released?
- Amundsen was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.