The Danish Girl(2015)
“Find the courage to be yourself.”
Overview
When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Director
Tom Hooper
Studio
Pretty Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$64M
Cast
Eddie Redmayne
as Lili
Alicia Vikander
as Gerda
Matthias Schoenaerts
as Hans
Ben Whishaw
as Henrik
Sebastian Koch
as Warnekros
Pip Torrens
as Dr. Hexler
Nicholas Woodeson
as Dr. Buson
Amber Heard
as Ulla
Emerald Fennell
as Elsa
Adrian Schiller
as Rasmussen
Henry Pettigrew
as Niels
Sophie Kennedy Clark
as Ursula
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2015
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
German
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$64M
Production Companies
Pretty Pictures • Working Title Films • Artémis Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Danish Girl?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Danish Girl (2015).
What is The Danish Girl about?▼
When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Who directed The Danish Girl?▼
The Danish Girl was directed by Tom Hooper and released in 2015. It is a drama film.
How long is The Danish Girl?▼
The Danish Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Danish Girl?▼
The cast of The Danish Girl includes Eddie Redmayne as Lili, Alicia Vikander as Gerda, Matthias Schoenaerts as Hans, Ben Whishaw as Henrik, Sebastian Koch as Warnekros and more.
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