The Murder of Benjamin(2026)
Drapet på Benjamin Hermansen
The Murder of Benjamin Synopsis
On a cold night in Holmlia, 15-year-old Benjamin is murdered by 19-year-old Joe Erling Jahr in a racially motivated assault. A year later, Benjamin's mother, Marit, faces her son’s killer in court.
The Murder of Benjamin (2026) is a drama film directed by Ingvild Søderlind, released on October 2, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Elikem Leon Akpan, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson, Laila Goody and Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ingvild Søderlind
- Writers:
- Ingvild Søderlind, Helena Johanne Nielsen
- Producers:
- Thomas Robsahm
- Cinematographer:
- Jakob Ingason
- Production:
- Nordisk Film Norway
- Status:
- Released
The Murder of Benjamin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elikem Leon Akpan
as Benjamin Hermansen
Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson
as Joe Erling
Laila Goody
as Benjamin’s mother
Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen
as Ole Nicolai Kvisler
- Emily Glaister
Emily Glaister
as Veronica
- Rørvik Stig
Rørvik Stig
as Court officer haugstad
- Afshin Ahmadi
Afshin Ahmadi
as Yonas
Frode Winther
Morten Rudå
- Yousef El-Athamna
Yousef El-Athamna
as Mourad
Ferdinand Falsen Hiis
Marika Enstad
Key crew
Directed by Ingvild Søderlind, written by Ingvild Søderlind and Helena Johanne Nielsen, produced by Thomas Robsahm.
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The Murder of Benjamin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Murder of Benjamin – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Murder of Benjamin?
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The main cast of The Murder of Benjamin (2026) includes Elikem Leon Akpan, Magnús Blöndal Jóhannsson, Laila Goody, Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen and Emily Glaister. The film was directed by Ingvild Søderlind. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Murder of Benjamin released?
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The Murder of Benjamin was released on October 2, 2026 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Murder of Benjamin worth watching?
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The Murder of Benjamin (2026) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.