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Familien Christensen

1974Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

A deeply moving, melancholic drama series about history and growing up.

Good for family movie night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

A historical Danish drama series produced by Danmarks Radio (DR) that depicts the harsh everyday life of a working-class family at the turn of the 20th century. Based on the biographical novel "En rabarberdreng vokser op" by Christian Christensen, it follows the tough upbringing of a young boy named Johan.

Feels like

  • Gritty Historical Drama
  • Working-Class Struggle
  • Danish Social Realism
  • Painful Coming-of-Age
  • Biographical Adaptation
  • Poverty and Survival
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Family Trauma
  • Period Piece Authenticity

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Frits Raben
Written by
Jørgen Melgaard

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Facts

December 29, 1974 · December 31, 1974 · Ended

First aired
December 29, 1974
Last aired
December 31, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Danish

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Familien Christensen worth watching?"

Questions about Familien Christensen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Familien Christensen worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Familien Christensen okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Familien Christensen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Familien Christensen?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Familien Christensen in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.