The Day Will Come(2016)
Der kommer en dag
Some have power, others have bravery.
The Day Will Come Synopsis
Set in the blooming 1960s, the film centres on two young brothers who are instantly robbed of their lives when they are placed in a boy's home forgotten by time. Armed only with a vivid imagination and a fickle hope, the boys engage in the frightening battle against Headmaster Heck and his lethal tyranny. The film is based on actual events.
The Day Will Come (2016) is a drama film directed by Jesper W. Nielsen, released on April 21, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Lars Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Harald Kaiser Hermann and Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Jesper W. Nielsen
- Writers:
- Søren Sveistrup
- Producers:
- Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Louise Vesth
- Production:
- Zentropa Entertainments, FilmFyn, Zentropa International Sweden, Film i Väst
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Day Will Come (2016) Trailer
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The Day Will Come Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lars Mikkelsen
as Forstander Frederik Heck
Sofie Gråbøl
as Lærer Lilian Hammershøj
Harald Kaiser Hermann
as Elmer
Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt
as Erik
Lars Ranthe
as Overlærer Toft Lassen
Søren Sætter-Lassen
as Lærer Aksel
Solbjørg Højfeldt
as Fru Oskarson
Sonja Richter
as Moren
David Dencik
as Inspektør Hartmann
Paw Henriksen
as Onkel
Jens Jørn Spottag
as Inspektøren
Mads Wille
as Doctor Hvidtfeldt
Key crew
Directed by Jesper W. Nielsen, written by Søren Sveistrup, produced by Sisse Graum Jørgensen, Peter Aalbæk Jensen and Louise Vesth.
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The Day Will Come Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 86 ratings.
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The Day Will Come – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day Will Come online?
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The Day Will Come (2016) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Day Will Come?
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The main cast of The Day Will Come (2016) includes Lars Mikkelsen, Sofie Gråbøl, Harald Kaiser Hermann, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt and Lars Ranthe. The film was directed by Jesper W. Nielsen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day Will Come released?
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The Day Will Come was released on April 21, 2016 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Day Will Come worth watching?
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The Day Will Come (2016) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 86 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 Day Will Come?
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Yes. The official The Day Will Come trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.