Where to Watch
Region
MUBI
Stream included
HD
Included
MUBI Amazon Channel
Stream included
HD
Included
Criterion Channel
Stream included
HD
Included
Prices last updated September 18, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
powered by JustWatch
About
The family of a wealthy businessman gather to celebrate his 60th birthday. During the course of the party, his eldest son presents a speech that reveals a devastating secret that turns the night into a battle of truth and denial.
Theatrical
Oct 9, 1998
Budget
$1.3M
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 11, 2022
Theaters
1
Director
Writers
Producers
Music
Lars Bo Jensen
Studio
DR, SVT, Nimbus Film
Original Title
Festen
Original Language
Danish
Cast
Full credits →U
Ulrich Thomsen
Christian
H
Henning Moritzen
Faderen
T
Thomas Bo Larsen
Michael
P
Paprika Steen
Helene
B
Birthe Neumann
Moderen
T
Trine Dyrholm
Pia
H
Helle Dolleris
Mette
T
Therese Glahn
Michelle
K
Klaus Bondam
Toastmasteren
B
Bjarne Henriksen
Kokken
G
Gbatokai Dakinah
Gbatokai
L
Lasse Lunderskov
Onklen
L
Lars Brygmann
Receptionisten
L
Lene Laub Oksen
Søsteren
L
Linda Laursen
Birthe
B
Bent Kaiser
Statister
P
Peter Krag
Statister
G
Gry Worre Hallberg
I Køkkenet
B
Birgitte Simonsen
Christian's Friend (uncredited)
T
Thomas Vinterberg
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
