The Pact (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2021, The Pact is a drama film directed by Bille August.
What it’s about. Aged 63 Karen Blixen is at the pinnacle of her fame and next in line to win the Nobel Prize for literature. It has been 17 years since she gave up her famous farm in Africa only to return to Denmark with her life in ruins. Devastated by syphilis and having lost the love of her life she has reinvented herself as a literary sensation. She is an isolated genius, however, until the day she meets a talented 30-year-old poet. She promises him literary stardom if he in return will obey her unconditionally – even at the cost of him losing everything else in his life...
Who’s in it. The Pact stars Birthe Neumann as Karen Blixen, Simon Bennebjerg as Thorkild Bjørnvig, Nanna Skaarup Voss and Asta August, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Pact has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pact page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pact tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Pact (2021)?
- In US, The Pact is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pact worth watching?
- The Pact holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Pact?
- The Pact stars Birthe Neumann, Simon Bennebjerg, Nanna Skaarup Voss, Asta August and Anders Heinrichsen.
- When was The Pact released?
- The Pact was released in 2021.