Shake It All About (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 2001, Shake It All About is a comedy and drama film directed by Hella Joof, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Jacob is a young man used to getting everything he wants. For several years, he has been living in a happy homosexual partnership with Jørgen, and one night Jacob decides to pop the big question to Jørgen. Jørgen happily accepts Jacobs marriage proposal, but then something happens: Jacob falls in love with a girl, and not just any girl. The girl is Caroline, married to Jørgens younger brother Tom.
Who’s in it. Shake It All About stars Mads Mikkelsen as Jacob, Troels Lyby as Jørgen, Charlotte Munck as Caroline and Jesper Lohmann as Tom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shake It All About has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shake It All About page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shake It All About tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shake It All About (2001)?
- In US, Shake It All About is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shake It All About worth watching?
- Shake It All About holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shake It All About?
- Shake It All About stars Mads Mikkelsen, Troels Lyby, Charlotte Munck, Jesper Lohmann and Nikolaj Steen.
- When was Shake It All About released?
- Shake It All About was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.
