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Sauna

2025Movie1 h 40 min

DramaRomance
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes89%–
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes89%–

Summary

Johan, a gay man in Copenhagen, revels in nightlife until meeting William, a transgender man. Their profound love challenges societal norms surrounding gender, identity, and relationships.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares.

Movies with

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Mathias Broe
Written by
Mathias Broe, William Lippert
Produced by
Mads-August Grarup Hertz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 24, 2025 · 1 h 40 min · Sexual Content

Released
April 24, 2025
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Danish
Also spoken
Swedish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Bookends, Town with a Dark Secret, Genius Loci +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sauna?"

Questions about Sauna

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sauna?

KanopyDekkooHere TVFawesome

In the United States, Sauna streams on Dekkoo and Here TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Sauna worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is Sauna good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sauna plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sauna in English?

DanishSwedish

No, it was made in Danish, with some Swedish.

What tropes does Sauna use?

BookendsTown with a Dark SecretGenius LociSauna of DeathBadass LongcoatCreepy ChildTears of BloodBlind Without 'EmMind ScrewReligious HorrorReasonable Authority FigureGray-and-Gray Moralityand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Bookends, Town with a Dark Secret, and Genius Loci.