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The Danish Girl

2015Movie1 h 59 minR

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic666.6Rotten Tomatoes66%72%

A deeply moving, romantic drama movie about a real life story and history, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Find the courage to be yourself.

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Transgender Pioneer
  • Historical Period Piece
  • Emotional Journey
  • Groundbreaking Story
  • Artistic & Visually Rich
  • Poignant & Heartbreaking
  • Identity & Self-Discovery
  • Social Commentary
  • LGBTQ+ Theme

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Tom Hooper
Written by
Lucinda Coxon, David Ebershoff
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Tom Hooper, Eric Fellner
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

Everyone

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

Facts

November 27, 2015 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
November 27, 2015
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German, French
Made in
Belgium, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$64 million
Available in
82 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, Happily Married, Scenery Porn +9

  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Happily Married
  • Scenery Porn
  • Jerkass
  • Costume Porn
  • Cure Your Gays
  • Coming-Out Story
  • Artistic License – History
  • The Mountains of Illinois
  • The Queen's Latin
  • Hide Your Lesbians
  • Closet Key

12 of 14 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Danish Girl?"

Questions about The Danish Girl

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Danish Girl?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Danish Girl from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 27 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Danish Girl worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 66).

Is The Danish Girl good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Danish Girl plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Danish Girl a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$64 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.