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Fjord

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2026 | 146 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved A History of Violence or Chocolat, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 26 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Following the deaths of Mihai's parents, Mihai and Lisbet Gheorghiu leave their life behind in Romania and move with their children to a remote village in Norway, hoping to rebuild their lives near Lisbet's family. There, they grow close to their neighbors, the Halbergs, whose warmth gives them hope for a fresh start. But the fragile peace begins to unravel when the Gheorghiu family’s young daughter, Elia, arrives at school covered in bruises.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 Cannes award: Palme d'Or.

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $407K worldwide on a $5 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 615K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Cristian Mungiu

  • Sebastian StanMihai Gheorghiu
  • Renate ReinsveLisbet Gheorghiu
  • Lisa CarlehedMia Halberg
  • Ellen Dorrit PetersenGunda
  • Lisa Loven KongsliFrida
  • Henrikke Lund OlsenNoora Halberg
  • Markus TønsethMats Halberg
  • Vanessa CebanElia Gheorghiu
  • Jonathan Ciprian BreazuEmmanuel Gheorghiu
  • Christian RubeckAttorney Jacobsen