The Danish Girl (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2015, The Danish Girl is a drama film directed by Tom Hooper, running about 119 minutes. “Find the courage to be yourself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Who’s in it. The Danish Girl stars Eddie Redmayne as Einar Wegener / Lili Elbe, Alicia Vikander as Gerda Wegener, Matthias Schoenaerts as Hans Axgil and Ben Whishaw as Henrik Sandahl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Danish Girl has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $64.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Danish Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Danish Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Danish Girl (2015)?
- In US, The Danish Girl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Danish Girl worth watching?
- The Danish Girl holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Danish Girl?
- The Danish Girl stars Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Matthias Schoenaerts, Ben Whishaw and Sebastian Koch.
- When was The Danish Girl released?
- The Danish Girl was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.