The Coach (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, The Coach is a drama film directed by Lars Kristian Mikkelsen, running about 33 minutes.
What it’s about. A small-town tale of Niels, a 14-year-old boy with nothing on his mind but handball. His coach, recognizing his great goal-keeping talent, takes special care of him. On the night of the qualification rounds for the final Danish championships, the coach throws a party for the whole team and lets Niels and his girlfriend Pernille use his bedroom, but Niels falls asleep and things take a surprising turn, which puts Niels under pressure both on and off the field.
Who’s in it. The Coach stars Christian Heldbo Wienberg as Niels, Jens Albinus as Coach, Sarah Juel Werner as Pernille and Marina Bouras as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Coach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Coach page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Coach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Coach (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Coach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Coach worth watching?
- The Coach holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Coach?
- The Coach stars Christian Heldbo Wienberg , Jens Albinus, Sarah Juel Werner, Marina Bouras and Curt Skov.
- When was The Coach released?
- The Coach was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 33 minutes.