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Godland

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2022 | 143 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. 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
Tailor-made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about. Critics like it more than audiences, which usually means it takes its time or takes risks.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Character-first and patient, at 2 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Danish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

In the late 19th century, a young Danish priest travels to a remote part of Iceland to build a church and photograph its people. But the deeper he goes into the unforgiving landscape, the more he strays from his purpose, the mission and morality.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    Our audience score: 59%

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 49K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hlynur Pálmason

  • Elliott Crosset HoveLucas
  • Vic Carmen SonneAnna
  • Ingvar E. SigurðssonRagnar
  • Jacob LohmannCarl
  • Ída Mekkín HlynsdóttirIda
  • Waage SandøVincent
  • Hilmar GuðjónssonTranslator
  • Gunnar Bragi ÞorsteinssonGunnar
  • Friðrik FriðrikssonFriðrik
  • Guðmundur SamúelssonAccordion player