The Danish Girl (2015)

The Danish Girl (2015)
With support from his loving wife Gerda (Alicia Vikander), artist Einar Wegener (Eddie Redmayne) prepares to undergo one of the first sex-change operations.
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Release Date: November 27th, 2015

DVD Release Date: February 29th, 2016

R |2 hr 0 min

Plot Summary

With support from his loving wife Gerda (Alicia Vikander), artist Einar Wegener (Eddie Redmayne) prepares to undergo one of the first sex-change operations.

Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Ben Whishaw, Sebastian Koch, Amber Heard, Matthias Schoenaerts, Pip Torrens, Emerald Fennell

Director: Tom Hooper

Genres: Historical drama , Biography

Production Co: Working Title Films, Pretty Pictures, Senator Film Produktion GmbH [de]

Distributors: Focus Features

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Ratings & Reviews

70
David RooneyThe Hollywood Reporter
If the movie remains safe, there's no questioning its integrity, or the balance of porcelain vulnerability and strength that Eddie Redmayne brings to the lead role. show more
88
Alonso DuraldeTheWrap
Director Tom Hooper shakes things up a bit with The Danish Girl, proving that he’s capable of making a movie that’s both steeped in awards-season prestige and in possession of a pulse. show more
70
Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal
The film, directed by Tom Hooper (“The King’s Speech”) is beautifully visualized and steadfastly interesting, yet I kept wondering why I didn’t feel more involved in it. show more