We Shall Overcome (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2006, We Shall Overcome is a drama film directed by Niels Arden Oplev, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A drama about a boy who's inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and challenges repressive school authority in 1969 Denmark.
Who’s in it. We Shall Overcome stars Anders W. Berthelsen as Freddie Svale, Jens Jørn Spottag as Peder, Frits' far, Bent Mejding as Lindum Svendsen, Skoleinspektør and Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis as Stine, Frits' mor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, We Shall Overcome has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Shall Overcome page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Shall Overcome tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Shall Overcome (2006)?
- In US, We Shall Overcome is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is We Shall Overcome worth watching?
- We Shall Overcome holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We Shall Overcome?
- We Shall Overcome stars Anders W. Berthelsen, Jens Jørn Spottag, Bent Mejding, Anne-Grethe Bjarup Riis and Sarah Juel Werner.
- When was We Shall Overcome released?
- We Shall Overcome was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.