Ditte, Child of Man (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1946, Ditte, Child of Man is a drama film directed by Bjarne Henning-Jensen, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Ditte is born out of wedlock and lives as a young girl with her old beloved grandmother. As an illegitimate child she is teased in school and more than anything in the world she wants a father. When steady - utterly reliable - herring dealer Lars Petter shows up and tells her that he is marrying Ditte's mother, the little girl is very happy. Now Ditte must take care of three new sisters and brothers but gets nothing but complaints from her ungrateful, selfish mother. But the little girl finds consolation and support in both her sisters and brothers and Lars Petter.
Who’s in it. Ditte, Child of Man stars Tove Maës as Ditte, Karen Poulsen as Grandmother Maren, Rasmus Ottesen as Grandfather Søren and Karen Lykkehus as Sørine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ditte, Child of Man 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 Ditte, Child of Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ditte, Child of Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ditte, Child of Man (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ditte, Child of Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ditte, Child of Man worth watching?
- Ditte, Child of Man holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ditte, Child of Man?
- Ditte, Child of Man stars Tove Maës, Karen Poulsen, Rasmus Ottesen, Karen Lykkehus and Jette Kehlet.
- When was Ditte, Child of Man released?
- Ditte, Child of Man was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.