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The House at Christianshavn

1970·Show
84Episodes in14Seasons·TV-PG
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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The House at Christianshavn fingerprint

A , comedy series: but never childish.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

The series follows the residents of an apartment building on Copenhagen's Christianshavn, as they go about their daily lives and challenges. There is Olsen, a mover with an old fashion view of the world, Clausen who runs the local pet shop, Egon the career focused assistant, their wives who work hard to keep their spouses lives together, the young couple Tue and Rikke who recently moved in, the hard working caretaker Meyer, who never puts in to much effort, and of course Emma, the innkeeper of Rottehullet, where all the important decisions are made while running up the bar tab. The series was produced by Nordisk Film for Danmarks Radio TV station between the years 1970-77. The series' first director was Ebbe Langberg, then Erik Balling and Tom Hedegaard respectively. The series was conceived by an author team of well-known Danish authors such Leif Panduro, Benny Andersen, and Lise Nørgaard.
Danish Classic SitcomEnsemble Cast ComedySlice-of-Life RealismNostalgic Copenhagen SettingSocial SatireCharacter-Driven HumorWarm & Wholesome AtmosphereIntergenerational AppealIconic TV Legacy

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Questions about The House at Christianshavn

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Where can I stream The House at Christianshavn?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The House at Christianshavn worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).

Does The House at Christianshavn get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.6, and season 9 peaks at 7.6. The highest-rated episode is Hvad fatter gør - (season 14, episode 2) at 8.2, and the lowest is Mellem himmel og jord (season 13, episode 4) at 5.6.

Is The House at Christianshavn okay for kids?

TV-PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The House at Christianshavn?

32 h

About 32 hours: 84 episodes in 14 seasons of about 23 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 1977.

Will The House at Christianshavn make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is The House at Christianshavn plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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