Christian (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Christian is a drama film directed by Gabriel Axel, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Nikolaj Christensen is a popular Danish folk-rock artist. In this teen-oriented film, Christian (Christensen) is a young man in search of love, who restlessly leaves his home in Denmark to search for it all over Europe, finally finding some semblance of it in Morocco. This slight film is directed by Gabriel Axel, who also directed Babette's Feast. It is likeliest to be of interest to fans of the star and his music, which is used throughout.
Who’s in it. Christian stars Nikolaj Christensen as Christian, Laila Andersson as Christians mother, Jørgen Melskens as Christians far and Preben Lerdorff Rye as Grandfather, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christian page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christian tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christian (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christian change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Christian?
- Christian stars Nikolaj Christensen, Laila Andersson, Jørgen Melskens, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Maria Frost.
- When was Christian released?
- Christian was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.