The Badgers (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2025, The Badgers is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Paul Magnus Lundø, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. When Berny (11) joins a motley Scouting troop called the Badgers, he resolves to win the Golden Scout Trophy, which his deceased father had won. However, when Berny’s radicalized foster mother, Gerdy, weasels her way into becoming the Badger's new co-leader, she cancels all future competitions. This year's competition is Berny's only chance at the trophy, so he cheats through the trials to become the Badger’s selected contestant. This sparks rivalry with jr. troop leader, Lars (13), and ignites a battle for the throne between Gerdy and her naive co-leader, Gunnar. Now Gerdy leads a coup d’état and is about to seize the rights to the Scout house. Unless Berny confesses his charade, the Badger’s will lose everything; will he sacrifices winning the trophy and risk losing his newfound friends?
Who’s in it. The Badgers stars Nils Elias Olsen as Bernt, Caroline Johansen as Gerd, Øystein Martinsen as Gunnar and Kristoffer Lycke Abrahamsen as Lars, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Badgers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Badgers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Badgers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Badgers (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Badgers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Badgers worth watching?
- The Badgers holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Badgers?
- The Badgers stars Nils Elias Olsen, Caroline Johansen, Øystein Martinsen, Kristoffer Lycke Abrahamsen and Justine Osafo.
- When was The Badgers released?
- The Badgers was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.