Two Penny Dance (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Two Penny Dance is a drama film directed by Hans Kristensen, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of Juliane, a young woman who learns how to take her fate in her own hands and to trust nobody but herself. The plot is set in the Copenhagen tenements of the 1880s. Juliane is trapped in an unhappy marriage to a man who suffers extended periods of insanity. They have two children. She struggles to improve her social status, however, striving to attain the level of her two elder sisters is not easy. The great upheaval comes when she meets Otto, a smith, younger than Juliane, and in many ways her opposite. He is an ardent socialist, whereas she believes in herself. It is love at first sight when they meet and waltz on the pavement, but their passion really bursts into flame as time goes by. At last Juliane has found a man as strong-willed as she is.
Who’s in it. Two Penny Dance stars Mette Lisby as Juliane Jensen, Pelle Koppel as Otto Jensen, Lars Simonsen as Simon Berggren and Bodil Jørgensen as Josephine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Two Penny Dance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Penny Dance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Penny Dance tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Penny Dance (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Two Penny Dance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Two Penny Dance worth watching?
- Two Penny Dance holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Penny Dance?
- Two Penny Dance stars Mette Lisby, Pelle Koppel, Lars Simonsen, Bodil Jørgensen and Birthe Neumann.
- When was Two Penny Dance released?
- Two Penny Dance was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.