Cast: Jesper Christensen
Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jesper Christensen. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.
Titles found: 59
Everlasting Moments
2008 · Movie · 130 min. · Denmark
Direction Jan Troell
Cast Maria Heiskanen · Jesper Christensen · Mikael Persbrandt · Amanda Ooms
Synopsis Everlasting Moments (2008) is a poignant drama set in the early 20th century, inspired by the true story of the grandmother of Jan Troell's wife. The narrative follows Maria, a young woman who is swept off her feet by the...
7.1
330 votes
7.1
330 votes
Direction Nils Malmros
Cast Anneke von der Lippe · Lars Simonsen · Trond Høvik · Jesper Christensen
Synopsis Barbara (1997) follows the story of a young clergyman, Mr. Paul, who journeys to the Faroe Islands to assume his new role. There, he encounters Barbara, a young woman who has been married twice to vicars, both of whom have...
7.0
27 votes
7.0
27 votes
The Legacy (TV Series)
2014 · Series · 55 min. · Denmark
Direction Maya Ilsøe · Pernilla August · Louise Friedberg · Jesper Christensen
Cast Trine Dyrholm · Jesper Christensen · Marie Bach Hansen · Carsten Bjørnlund
Synopsis The Legacy (TV Series) (2014) is a compelling drama series that delves into the complexities of modern family dynamics. The narrative revolves around a family grappling with the challenges of inheritance as they navigate the aftermath of their matriarch's passing....
6.9
284 votes
6.9
284 votes
Casino Royale
2006 · Movie · 144 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Martin Campbell
Cast Daniel Craig · Eva Green · Mads Mikkelsen · Jeffrey Wright
Synopsis Casino Royale (2006) introduces James Bond's inaugural mission as a 007 agent, sending him to Madagascar to surveil a terrorist named Mollaka. When the operation goes awry, Bond takes it upon himself to pursue the remaining members of the terrorist...
6.8
75K votes
6.8
75K votes
Melancholia
2011 · Movie · 136 min. · Denmark
Direction Lars von Trier
Cast Kirsten Dunst · Charlotte Gainsbourg · Kiefer Sutherland · Charlotte Rampling
Synopsis Melancholia (2011) follows the story of Justine (Kirsten Dunst) and her betrothed Michael (Alexander Skarsgård) as they host a lavish wedding reception at the residence of her sibling (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and brother-in-law (Kiefer Sutherland). Simultaneously, a celestial body named Melancholia...
6.8
30K votes
6.8
30K votes
Nymphomaniac. Part 1
2013 · Movie · 117 min. · Denmark
Direction Lars von Trier
Cast Charlotte Gainsbourg · Stellan Skarsgard · Stacy Martin · Shia LaBeouf
Synopsis Nymphomaniac. Part 1 (2013) presents the vivid and lyrical narrative of a woman's erotic odyssey from infancy to her 50th year, narrated by the protagonist, Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg), who identifies herself as a nymphomaniac. One frigid winter night, the elderly...
6.7
22K votes
6.7
22K votes
More Than Ever
2022 · Movie · 123 min. · France
Direction Emily Atef
Cast Vicky Krieps · Gaspard Ulliel · Liv Ullmann · Jesper Christensen
Synopsis More Than Ever (2022) follows the journey of a young, contentedly married woman who, with only a few months remaining, embarks on a solo adventure across Europe, culminating in a trip to Norway. This film captures her quest to experience...
6.7
134 votes
6.7
134 votes
Sofie (Sophie)
1992 · Movie · 146 min. · Denmark
Direction Liv Ullmann
Cast Karen-Lise Mynster · Ghita Nørby · Erland Josephson · Jesper Christensen
Synopsis Sofie (Sophie) (1992) unfolds over two decades, from 1886 to 1907, chronicling the life of Sofie, a Jewish woman in her late twenties residing in Copenhagen with her caring parents. Sofie's life takes a turn when she encounters Hans Hojby,...
6.6
89 votes
6.6
89 votes
Direction Per Fly
Cast Jesper Christensen · Marius Sonne Janischefska · Stine Holm Joensen · Nicolaj Kopernikus
Synopsis The Bench (2000) follows the story of Kaj, a man struggling with alcoholism who relies on state-provided funds for his livelihood. Alongside his companions, Kaj passes his days consuming beer on a communal bench. His world is abruptly shaken when...
6.6
126 votes
6.6
126 votes
Direction Jan Troell
Cast Max von Sydow · Ghita Nørby · Anette Hoff · Gard B. Eidsvold
Synopsis Hamsun (1996) presents an expansive narrative of passion and betrayal, featuring Max von Sydow in a career-defining role as Knut Hamsun, Norway's esteemed Nobel laureate. The film delves into Hamsun's life as his country's cherished author, but as the specter...
6.6
320 votes
6.6
320 votes
Flame and Citron
2008 · Movie · 130 min. · Denmark
Direction Ole Christian Madsen
Cast Thure Lindhardt · Mads Mikkelsen · Stine Stengade · Christian Berkel
Synopsis Flame and Citron (2008) follows the thrilling tale of two Danish resistance fighters, Bent Faurschou-Hviid, known as "Flame," and Jørgen Haagen Schmith, code-named "Citron," during the Nazi occupation. Under the command of Winther, who has direct links to Allied leaders,...
6.4
2K votes
6.4
2K votes
The Debt
2010 · Movie · 114 min. · United States
Direction John Madden
Cast Jessica Chastain · Sam Worthington · Helen Mirren · Tom Wilkinson
Synopsis The Debt (2010) commences in 1997, when retired Mossad operatives Rachel (Helen Mirren) and Stephan (Tom Wilkinson) receive disturbing information about their ex-colleague David (Ciarán Hinds). The trio had been celebrated for years in Israel due to a clandestine operation...
6.4
14K votes
6.4
14K votes
Direction Pernille Fischer Christensen
Cast Jesper Christensen · Anne Louise Hassing · Pilou Asbæk · Lene Maria Christensen
Synopsis A Family (2010) centers around Ditte (Lene Maria Christensen), a talented individual who manages a gallery and is in a loving relationship with her boyfriend (Pilou Asbæk). She is on the verge of securing her dream job in New York....
6.3
161 votes
6.3
161 votes
The Young Victoria
2009 · Movie · 100 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Jean-Marc Vallée
Cast Emily Blunt · Rupert Friend · Paul Bettany · Miranda Richardson
Synopsis The Young Victoria (2009) chronicles the tumultuous early years of Queen Victoria's reign and her enduring love story with Prince Albert. The narrative commences in 1837, just prior to the 18th birthday of Princess Victoria of Kent (Emily Blunt), who...
6.3
5K votes
6.3
5K votes
Drabet (Manslaughter)
2005 · Movie · 100 min. · Denmark
Direction Per Fly
Cast Jesper Christensen · Pernilla August · Charlotte Fich · Beate Bille
Synopsis Drabet (Manslaughter) (2005) follows the story of a dedicated college professor who makes a drastic decision to leave behind his family and his academic career. His motivation? To stand by his mistress, a passionate student activist who has been charged...
6.3
110 votes
6.3
110 votes
Sex, Drugs & Taxation
2013 · Movie · 110 min. · Denmark
Direction Christoffer Boe
Cast Pilou Asbæk · Nicolas Bro · Jesper Christensen · Jacob Højlev Jørgensen
Synopsis Sex, Drugs & Taxation (2013) delves into the extraordinary bond between two Danish characters, Simon Spies and Mogens Glistrup. The narrative unfolds around Spies, a charismatic figure known for his dominance in the charter holiday industry, and Glistrup, a polarizing...
6.2
69 votes
6.2
69 votes
Direction Jesper W. Nielsen
Cast Paprika Steen · Troels Lyby · Ole Ernst · Nicolaj Kopernikus
6.2
26 votes
6.2
26 votes
The King's Choice
2016 · Movie · 133 min. · Norway
Direction Erik Poppe
Cast Jesper Christensen · Anders Baasmo Christiansen · Tuva Novotny · Juliane Köhler
Synopsis The King's Choice (2016) unfolds on April 9, 1940, as German forces enter the Norwegian capital, Oslo. The narrative revolves around the Norwegian monarch, who must make a pivotal decision that will irrevocably alter the course of his nation's history.
6.2
1K votes
6.2
1K votes
The Last Sentence
2012 · Movie · 126 min. · Sweden
Direction Jan Troell
Cast Jesper Christensen · Pernilla August · Ulla Skoog · Björn Granath
Synopsis The Last Sentence (2012) follows the life of Torgny Segerstedt, a prominent Swedish journalist of the 20th century. The narrative delves into his relentless crusade against Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime, a solitary struggle that continued until his passing...
6.1
42 votes
6.1
42 votes
The Interpreter
2005 · Movie · 128 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Sydney Pollack
Cast Nicole Kidman · Sean Penn · Catherine Keener · Sydney Pollack
Synopsis The Interpreter (2005) follows the gripping tale of a United Nations interpreter, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, who inadvertently eavesdrops on a sinister plot. The interpreter uncovers a chilling death threat aimed at an African head of state who is scheduled...
6.0
25K votes
6.0
25K votes