Count Axel (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2001, Count Axel is a comedy film directed by Søren Fauli, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Count Axel is a comedy that takes place somewhere in the Nordic countries in 1783. It's a classic comedy about mixed identities, with strong elements of contemporary humour and satire.
Who’s in it. Count Axel stars Peter Frödin as Axel, Sofie Gråbøl as Leonora Amalie, Nicolaj Kopernikus as William and Lasse Lunderskov as Poul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Count Axel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Count Axel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Count Axel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Count Axel (2001)?
- In GB, Count Axel is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Count Axel worth watching?
- Count Axel holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Count Axel?
- Count Axel stars Peter Frödin, Sofie Gråbøl, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Lasse Lunderskov and Ole Thestrup.
- When was Count Axel released?
- Count Axel was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.