The Hanged Man (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2011, The Hanged Man is a drama and thriller film directed by Stephan A. Hergel, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The hanged man is a child custody drama with thriller elements, situated on a small island off the southern coast of Norway. Down-to-earth fisherman Jon's long suffering marriage to local fortune teller Hedvig has finally collapsed, and frustrated with his wife's increasingly hard to ignore eccentricities, he takes their son and goes to live with his mother on another part of the island. The hanged man is a film that deals with themes such as fate, faith and coincidence, wrapped up in a exciting and intense drama.
Who’s in it. The Hanged Man stars Per Jonas Lie as Jon, Silje Aas Meyer as Hedvig, Kristian Skogheim Pedersen as Alexander and Nils Ingebretsen as Lensmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Hanged Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hanged Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hanged Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hanged Man (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Hanged Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Hanged Man worth watching?
- The Hanged Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hanged Man?
- The Hanged Man stars Per Jonas Lie, Silje Aas Meyer, Kristian Skogheim Pedersen, Nils Ingebretsen and Anne Ma Usterud.
- When was The Hanged Man released?
- The Hanged Man was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.