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Submarino

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2010 | 115 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 55 min.
What might put you off
It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

As children, Nick and his little brother take care of their baby brother while their mother drinks herself senseless. But the baby dies, and both brothers blame themselves. Many years later, Nick is out of prison after serving time for an assault. He drinks, lives in a shelter and tries to help an old friend. When their mother dies, Nick meets his brother at the funeral. The brother, who remains nameless, is a single father to a young boy, but also supports a drug habit that is spiraling out of control. When an opportunity presents itself, he becomes a drug dealer to secure his son's future. Eventually, the two brothers meet again.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    Generally positive reviews

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    7 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $816K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg

  • Jakob CedergrenNick
  • Peter PlaugborgMartin's Father
  • Gustav Fischer KjærulffMartin
  • Morten RoseIvan
  • Henrik StrubeJimmy Gule
  • Helene Reingaard NeumannMona
  • Patricia SchumannSofie
  • Dar SalimGoran
  • Sebastian Bull SarningLittle Nick
  • Mads Broe AndersenLittle Brother