The Commune(2016)
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You Choose Your Family
The Commune Synopsis
A funny and moving story of family and free love set in a freewheeling 1970s commune. When Anna and Erik inherit a huge house, they gather a motley crew of cohabitants to reinvigorate their lives, forcing them to reconcile their new values with old habits.
The Commune (2016) is a drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg, released on January 14, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Ulrich Thomsen, Trine Dyrholm, Helene Reingaard Neumann and Lars Ranthe. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 224 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Vinterberg
- Writers:
- Thomas Vinterberg, Tobias Lindholm
- Producers:
- Morten Kaufmann, Sisse Graum Jørgensen
- Cinematographer:
- Jesper Tøffner
- Composer:
- Fons Merkies
- Production:
- Topkapi Films, Zentropa Entertainments, Det Danske Filminstitut, DR, Toolbox Film, Film i Väst, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
The Commune (2016) Trailer
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The Commune Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ulrich Thomsen
as Erik
Trine Dyrholm
as Anna
Helene Reingaard Neumann
as Emma
Lars Ranthe
as Ole
Julie Agnete Vang
as Mona
Fares Fares
as Allon
Magnus Millang
as Steffen
Martha Sofie Wallstrøm Hansen
as Freja
Anne Gry Henningsen
as Ditte
- Sebastian Grønnegaard Milbrat
Sebastian Grønnegaard Milbrat
as Vilads
Rasmus Lind Rubin
as Peter
Jakob Højlev Jørgensen
as The lawyer
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, written by Thomas Vinterberg and Tobias Lindholm, produced by Morten Kaufmann and Sisse Graum Jørgensen.
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The Commune Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 224 ratings.
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The Commune – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Commune online?
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The Commune (2016) is available to stream on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Commune?
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The main cast of The Commune (2016) includes Ulrich Thomsen, Trine Dyrholm, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Lars Ranthe and Julie Agnete Vang. The film was directed by Thomas Vinterberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Commune released?
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The Commune was released on January 14, 2016 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Commune worth watching?
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The Commune (2016) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 224 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Commune?
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Yes. The official The Commune trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.