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In a Better World (2010)

Movie ★ 7.2 118 min

Drama

The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.

Susanne Bier Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 26, 2010
Runtime
118 min
Rating
R
Budget
$15.0M
Box office
$13.0M
IMDb
tt1340107
Country
,

Themes

Cast

Mikael Persbrandt Mikael Persbrandt Anton Trine Dyrholm Trine Dyrholm Marianne Ulrich Thomsen Ulrich Thomsen Claus William Jøhnk Nielsen William Jøhnk Nielsen Christian Markus Rygaard Markus Rygaard Elias Martin Buch Martin Buch Niels Anette Støvelbæk Anette Støvelbæk Hanne Kim Bodnia Kim Bodnia Lars Tina Gylling Mortensen Tina Gylling Mortensen Social Worker Stig Hoffmeyer Stig Hoffmeyer Doctor Camilla Bendix Camilla Bendix Runner Birthe Neumann Birthe Neumann Doctor Susanne Juhász Susanne Juhász Nurse Elsebeth Steentoft Elsebeth Steentoft Bodil Jørgensen Bodil Jørgensen Wil Johnson Wil Johnson Eddy Kimani Emily Mglaya

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Frequently asked questions

What is In a Better World about?
The lives of two Danish families cross each other, and an extraordinary but risky friendship comes into bud. But loneliness, frailty and sorrow lie in wait.
Who directed In a Better World?
In a Better World was directed by Susanne Bier.
Who stars in In a Better World?
In a Better World stars Mikael Persbrandt, Trine Dyrholm, Ulrich Thomsen, William Jøhnk Nielsen.
When was In a Better World released?
In a Better World is a 2010 drama film.
Where can I watch In a Better World?
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