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Amundsen

2019Movie2 h 5 min

DramaHistory
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic–6.6Rotten Tomatoes46%25%

A tense, moving drama movie about history and a real life story, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Not the story of a hero

The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Adventure
  • Polar Exploration
  • Human Endurance
  • Epic Visuals
  • Tragic Ambition
  • Character Study
  • Psychological Depth
  • Bleak & Realistic

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Espen Sandberg
Written by
Ravn Lanesskog
Produced by
John M. Jacobsen, Espen Horn, Kristian Strand Sinkerud
Music by
Johan Söderqvist

Everyone

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Facts

February 15, 2019 · 2 h 5 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 15, 2019
Runtime
2 h 5 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History, Adventure
Original language
Norwegian
Also spoken
English
Made in
Czechia, Norway, Sweden
Available in
35 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

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

Questions about Amundsen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amundsen?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Amundsen streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 23 other countries.

Is Amundsen worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 46%).

Will I feel good after watching Amundsen?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Amundsen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Amundsen in English?

NorwegianEnglish

No, it was made in Norwegian, with some English.