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The Danish Girl
“Find the courage to be yourself.”
7.5 / 10• 2015• 1h 59m•R• English
Drama
Storyline
When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Cast & Crew
Eddie Redmayne
Lili
Lead
Alicia Vikander
Gerda
Matthias Schoenaerts
Hans
Ben Whishaw
Henrik
Sebastian Koch
Warnekros
Pip Torrens
Dr. Hexler
Nicholas Woodeson
Dr. Buson
Amber Heard
Ulla
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tom Hooper's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Danish Girl is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
