Stepping Out (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1981, Stepping Out is a drama and romance film directed by Esben Høilund Carlsen, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Individually divorced and disillusioned, Jens and Karen meet and are drawn towards each other, but how does one go about courtship in a natural way, let alone a tangible relationship, in a time and age of general wisdom on every bookshelf? Surrounded by marital misfits and ex-partners, Jens and Karen give love a half-chance nonetheless.
Who’s in it. Stepping Out stars Solbjørg Højfeldt as Karen, Ole Ernst as Søren, Claus Nissen as Fritz and Ulf Pilgaard as Blom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Stepping Out sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stepping Out page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stepping Out tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stepping Out (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Stepping Out change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Stepping Out worth watching?
- Stepping Out holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Stepping Out?
- Stepping Out stars Solbjørg Højfeldt, Ole Ernst, Claus Nissen, Ulf Pilgaard and Lisbet Lundquist.
- When was Stepping Out released?
- Stepping Out was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.