The Good Traitor
Seen it?2020 | 116 min | Drama, History
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 history buffs. If you loved Casablanca or The Pianist, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The Danish ambassador to Washington declares himself to be the sole representative of a free Denmark during the Nazi occupation of the country.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Christina Rosendahl
- Ulrich ThomsenHenrik Kauffmann
- Denise GoughCharlotte Kauffmann
- Mikkel Boe FølsgaardPovl Bang-Jensen
- Zoë TapperZilla Sears
- Burn GormanBerle
- Henry GoodmanFranklin D. Roosevelt
- Esben DalgaardEinar Blechingberg
- Ross McCallMason Sears
- Pixie DaviesPoppin Sears
- Amber FernéeTilda