You Are Not Alone (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1978, You Are Not Alone is a drama and romance film directed by Lasse Nielsen, running about 93 minutes. “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young teenager Bo is too sensitive for the hothouse atmosphere of a boarding school run by a cold, unfeeling would-be man of the cloth. Lonely and scared, he finds a soulmate in the headmaster's son Kim with whom he forms a bond of friendship... that slowly grows into something more.
Who’s in it. You Are Not Alone stars Anders Agensø as Bo, Peter Bjerg as Kim, Jørn Faurschou as Lærervikar Andersen and Ove Sprogøe as Kim's Father / Superintendent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, You Are Not Alone 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 You Are Not Alone page.
If you liked it. Fans of You Are Not Alone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch You Are Not Alone (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for You Are Not Alone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is You Are Not Alone worth watching?
- You Are Not Alone holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in You Are Not Alone?
- You Are Not Alone stars Anders Agensø, Peter Bjerg, Jørn Faurschou, Ove Sprogøe and Elin Reimer.
- When was You Are Not Alone released?
- You Are Not Alone was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.