Daybreak (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2003, Daybreak is a drama film directed by Björn Runge, running about 110 minutes. “Same day, different lives...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sweden, shortly before Christmas. Surgeon Rickard is told the job he expected goes to a Dane, because of his substance abuse. It's too late to cancel dinner with his in-laws. The guest couple announces their in-vitro is a success. Then Richard's wife learns he cheated her with Sofie. Meanwhile ugly hag Anita trades drugs to afford a taser to use on her ex Olof and his former physiotherapist. Workaholic builder Anders is disgusted by his grieve-deranged client Knut's plan and decides to spend time on his family, not just money.
Who’s in it. Daybreak stars Pernilla August as Agnes, Jakob Eklund as Rickard, Leif Andrée as Mats and Marie Richardson as Sofie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Daybreak 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 Daybreak page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daybreak tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daybreak (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daybreak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daybreak worth watching?
- Daybreak holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daybreak?
- Daybreak stars Pernilla August, Jakob Eklund, Leif Andrée, Marie Richardson and Peter Andersson.
- When was Daybreak released?
- Daybreak was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.