The Black Pimpernel (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2007, The Black Pimpernel is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Ulf Hultberg, running about 95 minutes. “One man made a difference” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story about Swedish ambassador in Chile - Harald Edelstam - and his heroic actions to protect the innocent people from the execution during and after the military coup on September 11th 1973.
Who’s in it. The Black Pimpernel stars Michael Nyqvist as Harald Edelstam, Lumi Cavazos as Ana Dominguez, Kate del Castillo as Consuelo Fuentes and Lisa Werlinder as Susanne Martens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Black Pimpernel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Pimpernel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Pimpernel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Pimpernel (2007)?
- In US, The Black Pimpernel is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Pimpernel worth watching?
- The Black Pimpernel holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Pimpernel?
- The Black Pimpernel stars Michael Nyqvist, Lumi Cavazos, Kate del Castillo, Lisa Werlinder and Carsten Norgaard.
- When was The Black Pimpernel released?
- The Black Pimpernel was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.