Moving Up (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2008, Moving Up is a comedy and drama film directed by Christian Dyekjær, running about 86 minutes.

What it’s about. A position opens up at the Institute of Psychology. Manfred, a faculty psychologist, jumps at the career opportunity of a lifetime, spurred on by his girlfriend, Therese, who is also a co-worker. Then a new psychologist joins the staff, jeopardising his plans. It pains Manfred, who bends over backwards to curry favour, no end to see his new colleague, Poul, win over the institute chairman with his smooth, easy-going style. It is time, Manfred figures, to tip the scales of justice.

Who’s in it. Moving Up stars Peter Gantzler as Manfred Finnemann, Stine Stengade as Therese, Henrik Prip as Poul and Niels Weyde as Knud, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Moving Up has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Moving Up page.

If you liked it. Fans of Moving Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Moving Up (2008)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Moving Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Moving Up worth watching?
Moving Up holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Moving Up?
Moving Up stars Peter Gantzler, Stine Stengade, Henrik Prip, Niels Weyde and Tina Gylling Mortensen.
When was Moving Up released?
Moving Up was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.