The Red Chapel (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2010, The Red Chapel is a comedy and documentary film directed by Mads Brügger, running about 88 minutes. “Looking for laughs in North Korea?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two Danish comics, one of them a spastic and both born in Korea, join the director on a trip to North Korea, where they have been allowed access under the pretext of wanting to perform a vaudeville act.
Who’s in it. The Red Chapel stars Simon Jul Jørgensen as Self, Jacob Nossell as Self, Mads Brügger as Self and Tommy Kent as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Red Chapel has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Red Chapel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Red Chapel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Red Chapel (2010)?
- In US, The Red Chapel is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Red Chapel worth watching?
- The Red Chapel holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Red Chapel?
- The Red Chapel stars Simon Jul Jørgensen, Jacob Nossell, Mads Brügger, Tommy Kent and Per Pellesen.
- When was The Red Chapel released?
- The Red Chapel was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.