Applause (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2009, Applause is a drama film directed by Martin Zandvliet, running about 85 minutes. “Sometimes life is the hardest performance of all.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the critically acclaimed, tough and coming of age actress Thea Barfoed ends her rehab, she confronts a hard choice. During her heavy drinking period she divorced and lost custody of her two boys. Now she wants them to be a part of her life again.
Who’s in it. Applause stars Paprika Steen as Thea Barfoed, Michael Falch as Christian Barfoed, Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks as William Barfoed and Noel Koch-Søfeldt as Matthias Barfoed, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Applause has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Applause page.
If you liked it. Fans of Applause tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Applause (2009)?
- In US, Applause is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Applause worth watching?
- Applause holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Applause?
- Applause stars Paprika Steen, Michael Falch, Otto Leonardo Steen Rieks, Noel Koch-Søfeldt and Sara-Marie Maltha.
- When was Applause released?
- Applause was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.