April 9th (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2015, April 9th is a drama and war film directed by Roni Ezra, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. In the early morning of April 9th 1940, the Danish army is alerted. The Germans have crossed the border; Denmark is at war against Europe's strongest army. In Southern Jutland, Danish bicycle and motorcycle companies are ordered out to, against all odds, hold back the forces until the Danish reinforcements can be mobilized. In the fatal hours, we follow second lieutenant Sand and his bicycle company – they will be the first Danish soldiers to meet the enemy in combat on April 9th 1940.
Who’s in it. April 9th stars Pilou Asbæk as Sekondløjtnant Sand, Lars Mikkelsen as Oberstløjtnant Hintz, Gustav Dyekjær Giese as Private Andersen and Martin Greis-Rosenthal as Lieutenant Gjermansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, April 9th has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch April 9th page.
If you liked it. Fans of April 9th tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch April 9th (2015)?
- In US, April 9th is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is April 9th worth watching?
- April 9th holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April 9th?
- April 9th stars Pilou Asbæk, Lars Mikkelsen, Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Martin Greis-Rosenthal and Joachim Fjelstrup.
- When was April 9th released?
- April 9th was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.