The Venus Effect (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2021, The Venus Effect is a comedy and romance film directed by Anna Emma Haudal, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. A romantic comedy about Liv, who is at the beginning of her 20s. She is very close to her parents and working in the family greengrocer business when, against all expectation, she falls in love with a spirited and somewhat older rainbow girl, Andrea. Andrea claims to be suffering from stress. But in reality, she is heartbroken and has sought refuge at her uncle’s apple plantation. Liv’s encounter with Andrea becomes the catalyst for a divorce, the loss of a friendship and an identity crisis that ultimately shatters their love. But in a rebellion against her parents, Liv realises that love is mutable and that a family may assume many forms.
Who’s in it. The Venus Effect stars Johanne Milland as Liv, Josephine Park as Andrea, Anne Sofie Wanstrup as Nynne and Lars Mikkelsen as Klaus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Venus Effect has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Venus Effect page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Venus Effect tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Venus Effect (2021)?
- In US, The Venus Effect is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Venus Effect worth watching?
- The Venus Effect holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Venus Effect?
- The Venus Effect stars Johanne Milland, Josephine Park, Anne Sofie Wanstrup, Lars Mikkelsen and Sofie Gråbøl.
- When was The Venus Effect released?
- The Venus Effect was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.