The Danish Experience (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 2003, The Danish Experience is a comedy and drama film directed by Ali idris, running about 109 minutes. “The Danish Experience” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Qadry Al-Minyawi is a widowed husband and a father of four adult sons Mahmoud, Ibrahim, Abdulrahman and Hussien. When he is later appointed as the new minister of youth and sports, his old friend asks him to host his Danish sister-in-law Anita who is studying for her P.Hd. and visiting Egypt for the first time. Qadry feels concerned about Anita's presence and how her attractiveness and sex appeal drive all men crazy especially his sons.

Who’s in it. The Danish Experience stars Adel Emam as Qadry, Nicole Saba as Anita Henrick Gotenberg, Ahmad Rateb as Shukri and Magdy Kamel as Mahmoud, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Danish Experience has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Danish Experience page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Danish Experience tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Danish Experience (2003)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Danish Experience change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Danish Experience worth watching?
The Danish Experience holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Danish Experience?
The Danish Experience stars Adel Emam, Nicole Saba, Ahmad Rateb, Magdy Kamel and Tamer Hagras.
When was The Danish Experience released?
The Danish Experience was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.