The Crossing (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2020, The Crossing is a thriller, war and family film directed by Johanne Helgeland, running about 96 minutes. “Finally there's a film about the war for the entire family!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One day, just before Christmas in 1942, Gerda's and Otto's parents are arrested for being part of the Norwegian resistance movement during the Second World War, leaving the siblings on their own. Following the arrest, they discover two Jewish children, Sarah and Daniel, hidden in a secret cupboard in their basement at home. It is now up to Gerda and Otto to finish what their parents started: To help Sarah and Daniel flee from the Nazis cross the border to neutral Sweden and reunite them with their parents.
Who’s in it. The Crossing stars Anna Sofie Skarholt as Gerda, Bo Lindquist-Ellingsen as Otto, Samson Steine as Daniel and Bianca Ghilardi-Hellesten as Sarah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Crossing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crossing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crossing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crossing (2020)?
- In US, The Crossing is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Crossing worth watching?
- The Crossing holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, war and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Crossing?
- The Crossing stars Anna Sofie Skarholt, Bo Lindquist-Ellingsen, Samson Steine, Bianca Ghilardi-Hellesten and Henrik Siger Woldene.
- When was The Crossing released?
- The Crossing was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.