After the Wedding
Seen it?2006 | 124 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A manager of an orphanage in India is sent to Copenhagen, Denmark, where he discovers a life-altering family secret.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susanne Bier
- Mads MikkelsenJacob Pederson
- Stine Fischer ChristensenAnna
- Sidse Babett KnudsenHelene
- Rolf LassgårdJørgen
- Christian TafdrupChristian
- Ida DwingerAnnette
- Mona MalmFamor
- Neel RønholtMille
- Anne FlettingSecretary
- Frederik Gullits ErnstMartin