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The House at Christianshavn

1970·Show
84Episodes in14Seasons·TV-PG

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Funny, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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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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Is The House at Christianshavn worth watching?

78
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The House at Christianshavn rated?

TV-PGStrong language

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The House at Christianshavn have?

14 seasons

It has 14 seasons with 84 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did The House at Christianshavn air?

It ran from 1970 to 1977 and has ended.

What language is The House at Christianshavn in?

Danish

It was made in Danish. Produced in Denmark.