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Summary
The three sons of devout Danish farmer Morten have widely disparate religious beliefs. Youngest son Anders shares his father's religion, but eldest son Mikkel has lost his faith, while middle child Johannes has become delusional and proclaims that he is Jesus Christ himself. When Mikkel's wife, Inger goes into a difficult childbirth, everyone's beliefs are put to the test.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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- You want fast pacing
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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Carl Theodor Dreyer
- Written by
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Kaj Munk
- Produced by
- Carl Theodor Dreyer, Tage Nielsen, Erik Nielsen
- Music by
- Poul Schierbeck
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Facts
January 9, 1955 · 2 h 5 min · Drama
- Released
- January 9, 1955
- Runtime
- 2 h 5 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- Danish
- Made in
- Denmark
- Available in
- 10 countries
Tropes
As You Know, Back from the Dead, Clap Your Hands If You Believe +9
Q&A
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Questions about Ordet
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Ordet worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 92 (IMDb 8.2, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (87).
Is Ordet okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is Ordet plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Ordet in English?
No, it was made in Danish.