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Fjord

2026·Movie
2h 26min·R
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes90%–
IMDb7.6Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes90%–

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence5
  • Scare3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

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About

When does protection become control?

Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbeth Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbeth's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.
Slow-Burn Psychological DramaImmigrant ExperienceRural IsolationCultural ClashDomestic TensionNordic Noir AtmosphereFamily TraumaSocial RealismUnreliable Perception

Crew

Directed by:
Cristian Mungiu, Emilie Stang, Syver Flem
Written by:
Cristian Mungiu
Produced by:
Cristian Mungiu, Marco Perego, Jussi Rantamäki
Composed by:
Kristian Eidnes Andersen, Pietu Korhonen, Kaspar Kaae

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fjord

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Where can I stream Fjord legally?

You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fjord worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fjord rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Fjord?

2 h 26 min

Fjord runs 2 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fjord?

Critics84
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Fjord higher (84) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Fjord a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$407,491

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $407,491 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Fjord in?

RomanianEnglishNorwegianSwedish

It was made in Romanian, with some English, Norwegian, Swedish. Produced in Romania, Norway, France, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fjord?

2SEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fjord in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.