John and Irene (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1949, John and Irene is a drama film directed by Anker Sørensen, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The two leading actors form a team traveling round performing as a professional dancing couple who has difficulty making ends meet. Ebbe Rode is the dreamer and Bodil Kjer the down to earth realist. Bodil Kjer expands her image to encompass the disillusioned woman reflecting the hard life she has gone through. Ebbe Rodes disappointed optimism turn into violence with dramatic consequences.
Who’s in it. John and Irene stars Bodil Kjer as Irene, Ebbe Rode as John, Ib Schønberg as Carlsen and Bjarne Forchhammer as Cunning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, John and Irene has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch John and Irene page.
If you liked it. Fans of John and Irene tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch John and Irene (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for John and Irene change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is John and Irene worth watching?
- John and Irene holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in John and Irene?
- John and Irene stars Bodil Kjer, Ebbe Rode, Ib Schønberg, Bjarne Forchhammer and Torsten Winge.
- When was John and Irene released?
- John and Irene was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.