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Gertrud

1964Movie1 h 59 min

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes71%75%
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.9/5Rotten Tomatoes71%75%

Summary

Hopeless romantic Gertrud inhabits a turn-of-the-century milieu of artists and musicians, where she pursues an idealized notion of love that will always elude her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Comfort watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Written by
Carl Theodor Dreyer
Produced by
Jørgen Nielsen
Music by
Jørgen Jersild

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Facts

December 19, 1964 · 1 h 59 min · Drama, Romance

Released
December 19, 1964
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Fainting, Smoking Is Glamorous, Rom Com Job +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gertrud?"

Questions about Gertrud

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Where can I stream Gertrud?

Criterion

In the United States, Gertrud streams on Criterion. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Gertrud worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 71%).

Is Gertrud good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Gertrud 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.

Is Gertrud in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.