Cast: Jesper Christensen

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring Jesper Christensen. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


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

Barbara

1997 · Movie · 143 min. · Denmark

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

The Bench

2000 · Movie · 93 min. · Denmark

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

Hamsun

1996 · Movie · 159 min. · Sweden

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

A Family

2010 · Movie · 102 min. · Denmark

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

Okay

2002 · Movie · 97 min. · Denmark

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