Directing
Nikolaj Arcel
- Titles
- 25movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 2001 to 2026, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 11titles as director
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
A Conspiracy of Faith84/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 17 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Mystery6.8average 4.1
- Crime6.3average 3.7
- Violence5.7average 4.3
- Tension7.5average 6.1
- Politics3.9average 2.6
- Psychological6.7average 5.6
- Adrenaline6.0average 5.1
- Social Commentary5.8average 4.9
Rarely in their work
- Nostalgia1.9, average 3.6
- Situational Comedy1.2, average 2.7
- Pop Culture0.9, average 2.2
- Cringe Humor1.1, average 2.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Nordic Noir 6
- Character-Driven 4
- Dark & Gritty 3
- Crime Thriller 2
- Psychological Suspense 2
- Police Procedural 2
- Cold Case Investigation 2
- Cold Case Mystery 2
- Supernatural Mystery 2
- Danish Cinema 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Investigative Journalism 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- RRasmus HeisterbergWriterThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, A Royal Affair, The Absent One, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, +2 more
- RRasmus VidebækCinematographerThe Dark Tower, The Promised Land, A Royal Affair, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, +1 more
Mikkel E.G. NielsenEditorA Royal Affair, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, Catch That Girl, Truth About Men, +1 more
Anders Thomas JensenDirectorThe Dark Tower, The Promised Land, The Monster of Florence, My Fairytale Life, The Monster of Florence
Anders W. BerthelsenActorIsland of Lost Souls, King's Game, Catch That Girl, Cecilie
Fares FaresActorA Conspiracy of Faith, The Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, The Absent One
Søren PilmarkActorA Conspiracy of Faith, The Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, King's Game
Nikolaj Lie KaasActorA Conspiracy of Faith, The Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, The Absent One
Jussi Adler-OlsenWriterA Conspiracy of Faith, The Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, The Absent One
Lars MikkelsenActorIsland of Lost Souls, King's Game, Cecilie
Johanne Louise SchmidtActorA Conspiracy of Faith, The Purity of Vengeance, The Absent One
Nicolas BroActorAntboy, King's Game, Truth About Men
Movies and TV shows
25Great
Score 80 to 89
3 titles
Great
Score 80 to 89
84
A Conspiracy of Faith (2016)
Screenplay, Writer
83
The Promised Land (2023)
Director, Writer
Good
Score 70 to 79
5 titles
Good
Score 70 to 79
79
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
Screenplay
79
A Royal Affair (2012)
Screenplay, Director
74
King's Game (2004)
Director, Screenplay
74
The Purity of Vengeance (2018)
Writer, Screenplay
73
The Absent One (2014)
Screenplay
Decent
Score 60 to 69
4 titles
Decent
Score 60 to 69
67
The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013)
Screenplay, Writer
66
Truth About Men (2010)
Director, Screenplay
62
Fighter (2007)
Co-Writer
60
Ronal the Barbarian (2011)
Script Consultant
Bad to mediocre
Score 30 to 59
7 titles
Bad to mediocre
Score 30 to 59
58
Catch That Girl (2002)
Writer
48
Island of Lost Souls (2007)
Screenplay, Director
47
Cecilie (2007)
Writer
44
Antboy (2013)
Story
37
The Dark Tower (2017)
Screenplay, Director
37
Catch That Kid (2004)
Original Film Writer
Not rated yet
6 titles
Not rated yet
What Lies Between Us (2026)
Screenplay
Woyzeck's Last Symphony (2001)
Screenplay, Director
The Monster of Florence
Writer, Director
My Fairytale Life
Director, Writer
The Monster of Florence
Director
Winter Warriors
Director, Screenplay