Denmark (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2019, Denmark is a comedy film directed by Adrian Shergold, running about 91 minutes. “A Great Place To Start A New Life... Sentence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Herb’s life is a mess. He’s lost his welfare, can’t hold a job, can’t talk to his son, has a neighbour who won’t shut up and a diet that consists mainly of cheap beer and mushy peas. It’s no way to live and he knows it. Then he learns from a TV news report that Danish prisoners have it way better than he does: a job, accessible healthcare, the quiet of the countryside, even an HDTV. They’re practically living in hotels. He says goodbye (and good riddance) to his dingy flat and smuggles himself to Denmark aboard a cargo ship, landing in a quaint town with everything he needs -- including a bank to rob. But when he meets a friendly local barmaid and a lovable stray dog that won’t leave his side, he begins to wonder if prison really is his only chance of a fulfilling life.
Who’s in it. Denmark stars Rafe Spall as Herb, Steve Speirs as Harry the Horse, Martin Frislev Ammitsbøl as Bossman and Thomas W. Gabrielsson as Chresten, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Denmark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Denmark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Denmark tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Denmark (2019)?
- In GB, Denmark is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Denmark worth watching?
- Denmark holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Denmark?
- Denmark stars Rafe Spall, Steve Speirs, Martin Frislev Ammitsbøl, Thomas W. Gabrielsson and Paul Barber.
- When was Denmark released?
- Denmark was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.