Carl, My Childhood Symphony (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1994, Carl, My Childhood Symphony is a drama and music film directed by Erik Clausen, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. Combining the exultant sweep of epic period drama with the subtle intimacy of biography in a social perspective, this is a tale of materially impoverished childhood, struggling early manhood and an unrequited first love turned into good musical fortune for Carl Nielsen, one of the great composers of the 20th century. Based on the composer's autobiography, the film itself is designed to soar like a symphony.
Who’s in it. Carl, My Childhood Symphony stars Morten Gundel as Carl 1, Anders Forchhammer as Carl 2, Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Carl 3 and Stina Ekblad as Kirstine (Mother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Carl, My Childhood Symphony 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 Carl, My Childhood Symphony page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carl, My Childhood Symphony tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carl, My Childhood Symphony (1994)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carl, My Childhood Symphony change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carl, My Childhood Symphony worth watching?
- Carl, My Childhood Symphony holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carl, My Childhood Symphony?
- Carl, My Childhood Symphony stars Morten Gundel, Anders Forchhammer, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Stina Ekblad and Jesper Milsted.
- When was Carl, My Childhood Symphony released?
- Carl, My Childhood Symphony was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.