The Bench(2000)
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He has a life, he isn't proud of, and a past that he doesn't want to remember.
The Bench Synopsis
Kaj is a stubborn man with a great deal of pride. The former chef lives in a council flat. He has wasted his life and is now on a council job training scheme for the long-term unemployed, where he refuses to let the foreman of the activation project boss him about. When Kaj's daughter, with whom he has not been in touch for nineteen years, moves into the same council estate on the run from her violent husband, a change comes over Kaj. His initial instinct is to avoid her, but by chance he ends up helping to look after Jonas, her six-year-old son. For the first time for years Kaj need not survive on his own devices. Now he has responsibilities and a family of his own.
The Bench (2000) is a drama film directed by Per Fly, released on August 26, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jesper Christensen, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Jens Albinus and Sarah Boberg. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Per Fly
- Writers:
- Kim Leona, Per Fly
- Producers:
- Ib Tardini
- Composer:
- Halfdan E
- Production:
- Zentropa Entertainments
- Status:
- Released
The Bench Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jesper Christensen
as Kaj
Nicolaj Kopernikus
as Stig
Jens Albinus
as Kim
Sarah Boberg
as Connie
Lars Brygmann
as Lars
John Martinus
as Toilet Attendant
Petrine Agger
as Nurse
Anette Støvelbæk
as Kim's Neighbor
- Marius Sonne Janischefska
Marius Sonne Janischefska
as Jonas
Stine Holm Joensen
as Liv
Benjamin Boe Rasmussen
as Bo
Lars Ranthe
as Kaptajnen
Key crew
Directed by Per Fly, written by Kim Leona and Per Fly, produced by Ib Tardini.
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The Bench Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 36 ratings.
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The Bench – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bench online?
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The Bench (2000) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bench?
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The main cast of The Bench (2000) includes Jesper Christensen, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Jens Albinus, Sarah Boberg and Lars Brygmann. The film was directed by Per Fly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bench released?
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The Bench was released on August 26, 2000 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Bench worth watching?
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The Bench (2000) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.