Weekend(1962)
Weekend Synopsis
A group of better-off thirty-somethings meet for a weekend in Knud and Beth's home. The host couple is prone to bickering regularly. The married couples (Jan and Ilse, and Kjeld and Tove) that are visiting understand and try to stay out of the way. Bachelor Lars, however, comes into his own and is a constant source of provocative comments.
Weekend (1962) is a drama film directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, released on October 29, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Jens Østerholm, Birgit Brüel, Willy Rathnov and Elsebet Knudsen. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt
- Writers:
- Klaus Rifbjerg
- Producers:
- Bent Christensen, Preben Philipsen
- Cinematographer:
- Georg Oddner
- Production:
- Bent Christensen Filmproduktion
- Status:
- Released
Weekend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jens Østerholm
as Lars
Birgit Brüel
as Tove
Willy Rathnov
as Kjeld
Elsebet Knudsen
as Beth
Bente Dessau
as Ilse
Lotte Tarp
as Birthe
- Jesper Jensen
Jesper Jensen
Erik Kühnau
Hugo Herrestrup
- Inga Reim
Inga Reim
- Carl Johan Hviid
Carl Johan Hviid
Jørgen Beck
Key crew
Directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, written by Klaus Rifbjerg, produced by Bent Christensen and Preben Philipsen.
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Weekend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 9 ratings.
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Weekend – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Weekend online?
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Weekend (1962) is currently available to rent or buy from Blockbuster and SF Anytime. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Weekend?
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The main cast of Weekend (1962) includes Jens Østerholm, Birgit Brüel, Willy Rathnov, Elsebet Knudsen and Bente Dessau. The film was directed by Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Weekend released?
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Weekend was released on October 29, 1962 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Weekend worth watching?
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Weekend (1962) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.