Directing
Nikolaj Arcel
- Titles
- 22movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 2001 to 2023, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 8titles as director
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo85/100
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
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Nordic Noir 6
- Character-Driven 4
- Dark & Gritty 3
- Cold Case Mystery 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Cold Case Investigation 2
- Police Procedural 2
- Crime Thriller 2
- Psychological Suspense 2
- Investigative Journalism 2
- Supernatural Mystery 2
- Danish Cinema 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
Mikkel E.G. NielsenEditorA Royal Affair, Island of Lost Souls, Catch That Girl, King's Game, Truth About Men, +1 more- RRasmus VidebækCinematographerThe Dark Tower, The Promised Land, A Royal Affair, Island of Lost Souls, King's Game, +1 more
Anders W. BerthelsenActorIsland of Lost Souls, Catch That Girl, King's Game, Cecilie
Nikolaj Lie KaasActorThe Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Søren PilmarkActorThe Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, A Conspiracy of Faith, King's Game
Fares FaresActorThe Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Lars MikkelsenActorIsland of Lost Souls, King's Game, Cecilie
Johanne Louise SchmidtActorThe Purity of Vengeance, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Nicolas BroActorAntboy, King's Game, Truth About Men
Mikkel NørgaardDirectorThe Keeper of Lost Causes, The Purity of Vengeance, The Absent One
Jussi Adler-OlsenWriterThe Keeper of Lost Causes, A Conspiracy of Faith, The Absent One
Movies and TV shows
8Upcoming
1 title
The Monster of Florence
Writer, Director
2020s
1 title · average score 83
83
The Promised Land (2023)
Director, Writer
2010s
3 titles · average score 64
48
The Dark Tower (2017)
Director, Screenplay
79
A Royal Affair (2012)
Director, Screenplay
66
Truth About Men (2010)
Screenplay, Director
2000s
3 titles · average score 61
48
Island of Lost Souls (2007)
Screenplay, Director
74
King's Game (2004)
Screenplay, Director
Woyzeck's Last Symphony (2001)
Screenplay, Director