The Danish Girl (2015)
A painter’s request unlocks a spouse's true self, beginning a pioneering and intimate journey of transition.
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.
How intense is The Danish Girl?
The Danish Girl has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated R.
What The Danish Girl feels like
- Tone
- melancholyintimateearnestatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Danish Girl
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Is The Danish Girl scary?
No. The Danish Girl is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Danish Girl gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Danish Girl sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Danish Girl OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is The Danish Girl?
The Danish Girl runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream The Danish Girl?
The Danish Girl is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Danish Girl have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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