True Spirit (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2005, True Spirit is a comedy film directed by Martin Strange-Hansen, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Poul is a struggling magician looking for just the right trick to take him to the big time. To get the money to acquire 'The Sawed-in-Half Lady' from Frankfurt he makes a deal with Arne, a shifty insurance agent. Using his magic skills, Poul pretends to be a clairvoyant exorcist, while Arne supplies the clients. Then Poul meets Lærke, the owner of the 'Spiritual Universe' store, and he realises there really is more between heaven and earth and that a whole woman is better than two half ones.
Who’s in it. True Spirit stars Ken Vedsegaard as Poul, Sofie Gråbøl as Lærke, Jesper Asholt as Arne and Ellen Hillingsø as Lone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, True Spirit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Spirit page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Spirit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Spirit (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for True Spirit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is True Spirit worth watching?
- True Spirit holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Spirit?
- True Spirit stars Ken Vedsegaard, Sofie Gråbøl, Jesper Asholt, Ellen Hillingsø and Laura Bro.
- When was True Spirit released?
- True Spirit was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.