Elise (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 2.5
Released in 1985, Elise is a drama film directed by Claus Ploug, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In a sexual and romantic drama of intrigue, lies, and gossip, a young woman over a long period of time, has children by both men, her husband and lover before her deception begins to fall apart. Elise (Ann-Mari Max Hansen) is an outgoing, happy woman married to Henry (Ole Ernst), the town doctor. Because of a mix-up one day, she finds herself first compromised and then romantically involved with William (Henning Jensen), a captain of the Dragoons. Her story is told from the viewpoint of the town vicar, who may not be such an innocent bystander as he first seems. Eventually, gossip begins to run rampant, and Elise's life heads for a radical change.
Who’s in it. Elise stars Ann-Mari Max Hansen as Elise, Ole Ernst as Henriette, Anne Birch as Henriette and Frits Helmuth as Præsten, hendes mand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.5/10, Elise has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elise (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elise worth watching?
- Elise holds an audience score of 2.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elise?
- Elise stars Ann-Mari Max Hansen, Ole Ernst, Anne Birch, Frits Helmuth and Kirsten Olesen.
- When was Elise released?
- Elise was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.